A 48-year-old hemodynamically stable patient with low-risk PE (normal troponin/BNP, PESI Class I) and good support asks about treatment. Best approach...

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A 48-year-old hemodynamically stable patient with low-risk PE (normal troponin/BNP, PESI Class I) and good support asks about treatment. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient apixaban therapy

Answer

Admit for IV heparin then transition to warfarin

Answer

Outpatient aspirin only

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Catheter-directed thrombolysis

Answer

IVC filter

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A 48-year-old hemodynamically stable patient with low-risk PE (normal troponin/BNP, PESI Class I) and good support asks about treatment. Best approach?