A 70-year-old with low pretest probability for PE (Wells score 1.5) has a D-dimer of 600 µg/L FEU. Which is the best next step? (Age 70)...

Question

A 70-year-old with low pretest probability for PE (Wells score 1.5) has a D-dimer of 600 µg/L FEU. Which is the best next step? (Age 70)

Accepted Answer

Use age-adjusted D-dimer; PE excluded without imaging

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Obtain CT pulmonary angiography now

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Start empiric anticoagulation

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Obtain V/Q scan

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Repeat D-dimer in 24 hours

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism-Age-Adjusted D-dimer