A 62-year-old postoperative patient develops sudden pleuritic chest pain, hypotension, and syncope. Massive PE is suspected. What is the most appropri...

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A 62-year-old postoperative patient develops sudden pleuritic chest pain, hypotension, and syncope. Massive PE is suspected. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate systemic thrombolysis

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Therapeutic LMWH

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Oral apixaban

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IVC filter insertion

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Bed rest and oxygen only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism

A 62-year-old postoperative patient develops sudden pleuritic chest pain, hypotension, and syncope. Massive PE is suspected. What is the most appropriate immediate management?