A 61-year-old with suspected PE is hypotensive (SBP 80 mm Hg) and hypoxic. CT confirms a large saddle PE. Best next step?...

Question

A 61-year-old with suspected PE is hypotensive (SBP 80 mm Hg) and hypoxic. CT confirms a large saddle PE. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

Systemic thrombolysis if no contraindications

Answer

Begin low-dose heparin only

Answer

Place IVC filter only

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Catheter removal of clot in all stable patients

Answer

Discharge on DOAC

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Massive Pulmonary Embolism