A 45-year-old with subsegmental PE, no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound, normal vital signs, no risk factors for recurrence. Best management?...

Question

A 45-year-old with subsegmental PE, no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound, normal vital signs, no risk factors for recurrence. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Clinical surveillance without anticoagulation in this low-risk setting

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation for 6 months

Answer

Prophylactic-dose anticoagulation for 6 weeks

Answer

IVC filter placement

Answer

Aspirin alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism (Subsegmental)