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Moderate"CHEST recommends DOACs as preferred initial and long‑term therapy for most VTE patients without cancer or pregnancy. VKAs with heparin are alternatives; antiplatelets are ineffective."Pulmonary Embolism"moderate"

A 47-year-old with acute PE (hemodynamically stable) without cancer or pregnancy asks about anticoagulant choice. Preferred initial agent?

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