A 64-year-old man with acute PE is hemodynamically stable, normal RV on echo. Best initial anticoagulant strategy?...

Question

A 64-year-old man with acute PE is hemodynamically stable, normal RV on echo. Best initial anticoagulant strategy?

Accepted Answer

DOAC as initial and long-term therapy

Answer

UFH infusion for all

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LMWH only then switch to warfarin

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No anticoagulation if normotensive

Answer

IVC filter plus anticoagulation

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