Question

A 62-year-old woman presents with acute dyspnea and hypotension; massive PE is suspected with cardiac arrest. What is the recommended immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Urgent systemic thrombolysis during cardiac arrest due to suspected massive PE if no absolute contraindication

Answer

Low-dose tPA infusion over 6 hours

Answer

IVC filter placement emergently

Answer

Begin unfractionated heparin only and arrange CT

Answer

Dabigatran loading dose

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman presents with acute dyspnea and hypotension; massive PE is suspected with cardiac arrest. What is the recommended immediate intervention?