A 72-year-old with subsegmental PE on CT angiography, hemodynamically stable, no DVT on bilateral ultrasound, low risk of recurrence, and high bleedin...

Question

A 72-year-old with subsegmental PE on CT angiography, hemodynamically stable, no DVT on bilateral ultrasound, low risk of recurrence, and high bleeding risk. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Clinical surveillance without anticoagulation

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation for 3 months

Answer

IVC filter placement

Answer

Thrombolysis

Answer

Aspirin only

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A 72-year-old with subsegmental PE on CT angiography, hemodynamically stable, no DVT on bilateral ultrasound, low risk of recurrence, and high bleeding risk. Best management?