A 59-year-old with newly diagnosed PE (normotensive, RV dysfunction on echo) has intermediate-high risk (elevated troponin). Best initial management?...

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A 59-year-old with newly diagnosed PE (normotensive, RV dysfunction on echo) has intermediate-high risk (elevated troponin). Best initial management?

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IVC filter and no anticoagulation

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RV dysfunction on echo) has intermediate-high risk (elevated troponin). Best initial management?

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Immediate systemic thrombolysis for all intermediate risk

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Anticoagulation and close monitoring; consider rescue thrombolysis if decompensation

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Antiplatelet therapy only

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