A 70-year-old man with sPESI = 0 is diagnosed with low-risk pulmonary embolism. He is hemodynamically stable with good support at home. Which disposit...

Question

A 70-year-old man with sPESI = 0 is diagnosed with low-risk pulmonary embolism. He is hemodynamically stable with good support at home. Which disposition is acceptable per current policies?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management with anticoagulation and close follow-up

Answer

Mandatory admission to ICU for 24 hours

Answer

Admission for heparin infusion transition to warfarin

Answer

Discharge without anticoagulation and repeat imaging in 1 week

Answer

Thrombolysis with alteplase before discharge

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism

A 70-year-old man with sPESI = 0 is diagnosed with low-risk pulmonary embolism. He is hemodynamically stable with good support at home. Which disposition is acceptable per current policies?