A 64-year-old with isolated subsegmental PE and no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound is low risk and has good follow-up. What does guidance allow?...

Question

A 64-year-old with isolated subsegmental PE and no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound is low risk and has good follow-up. What does guidance allow?

Accepted Answer

Structured surveillance without anticoagulation in select low-risk patients

Answer

Mandatory anticoagulation for 6 months

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter

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Systemic thrombolysis

Answer

Aspirin alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Subsegmental PE management