Question

A 45-year-old with acute PE is hemodynamically stable (BP 126/78 mm Hg), oxygenating well, low simplified PESI, and has normal renal function. What is the best initial treatment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Unfractionated heparin infusion with admission

Answer

Systemic thrombolysis

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter placement

Answer

Warfarin started today without heparin

Practice question

A 45-year-old with acute PE is hemodynamically stable (BP 126/78 mm Hg), oxygenating well, low simplified PESI, and has normal renal function. What is the best initial treatment strategy?