Question

A 72-year-old with low-intermediate pretest probability for PE and age 72 presents to the ED. Which test strategy is guideline-supported to avoid unnecessary imaging?

Accepted Answer

Use an age-adjusted D-dimer to exclude PE

Answer

Proceed directly to CT pulmonary angiography

Answer

V/Q scan for all patients

Answer

Start empiric anticoagulation immediately

Answer

Transthoracic echocardiography first

Practice question

A 72-year-old with low-intermediate pretest probability for PE and age 72 presents to the ED. Which test strategy is guideline-supported to avoid unnecessary imaging?