Question

A 28-year-old with suspected PE is hemodynamically stable. CT shows segmental PE. No cancer, no recent surgery, reliable follow-up. Which disposition is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient DOAC therapy with close follow-up

Answer

Mandatory admission for all PE

Answer

IVC filter plus short anticoagulation

Answer

Thrombolysis for all

Answer

Aspirin alone

Practice question

A 28-year-old with suspected PE is hemodynamically stable. CT shows segmental PE. No cancer, no recent surgery, reliable follow-up. Which disposition is reasonable?