A 59-year-old with suspected PE is hypotensive with syncope. Best immediate therapy?...

Question

A 59-year-old with suspected PE is hypotensive with syncope. Best immediate therapy?

Accepted Answer

Systemic thrombolysis if no contraindications

Answer

Begin anticoagulation only

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V/Q scan first

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Wait for CTPA regardless of instability

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IVC filter first

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