A 71-year-old man with acute PE and hemodynamic stability, no cancer, and CrCl 55 mL/min. Preferred initial anticoagulation?...

Question

A 71-year-old man with acute PE and hemodynamic stability, no cancer, and CrCl 55 mL/min. Preferred initial anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

DOAC (e.g., apixaban or rivaroxaban)

Answer

IV unfractionated heparin infusion only

Answer

Warfarin with LMWH bridge

Answer

Fondaparinux only

Answer

No anticoagulation; IVC filter

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