A 44-year-old with suspected PE has isolated subsegmental PE on CT, normal vitals, no DVT on bilateral compression ultrasound, and low recurrence risk...

Question

A 44-year-old with suspected PE has isolated subsegmental PE on CT, normal vitals, no DVT on bilateral compression ultrasound, and low recurrence risk. What is an acceptable approach?

Accepted Answer

Surveillance without anticoagulation with close follow-up and repeat ultrasound

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation for 3 months

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Inferior vena cava filter

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Thrombolysis

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Aspirin only

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Subsegmental PE Management

A 44-year-old with suspected PE has isolated subsegmental PE on CT, normal vitals, no DVT on bilateral compression ultrasound, and low recurrence risk. What is an acceptable approach?