A 57-year-old with suspected PE and intermediate risk by Wells undergoes age-adjusted D-dimer which is positive. Next best step?...

Question

A 57-year-old with suspected PE and intermediate risk by Wells undergoes age-adjusted D-dimer which is positive. Next best step?

Accepted Answer

CT pulmonary angiography

Answer

Start anticoagulation and no imaging

Answer

Lower extremity Doppler only

Answer

Ventilation-perfusion scan contraindicated

Answer

Observe without testing

us-abem MCQ (SBA): PE Imaging