A 41-year-old with confirmed low-risk PE (stable vitals, PESI class I) has good home support and no contraindications. Best management strategy?...

Question

A 41-year-old with confirmed low-risk PE (stable vitals, PESI class I) has good home support and no contraindications. Best management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient treatment with a DOAC

Answer

Admit all PE patients for IV heparin

Answer

IVC filter placement

Answer

Thrombolysis followed by heparin

Answer

Observation only without anticoagulation

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