Question

A 58-year-old patient with suspected PE is normotensive but tachycardic with mild RV strain on CT. Which statement best reflects guideline-directed initial management?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation should be started; reserve thrombolysis for decompensation

Answer

Immediate systemic thrombolysis improves mortality in all such patients

Answer

IVC filter should be placed routinely

Answer

Catheter-directed thrombolysis is first-line for all

Answer

Observation alone is sufficient

Practice question

A 58-year-old patient with suspected PE is normotensive but tachycardic with mild RV strain on CT. Which statement best reflects guideline-directed initial management?