A 58-year-old with suspected PE has low pretest probability and negative D-dimer. He requests CT for reassurance. What is the appropriate response?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected PE has low pretest probability and negative D-dimer. He requests CT for reassurance. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that PE is excluded; avoid imaging

Answer

Order CT to reassure the patient

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Order V/Q scan

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Order echocardiography

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Start prophylactic anticoagulation

us-abem MCQ (SBA): PE (Rule-Out Strategy)