A 52-year-old woman with low-risk PE (sPESI = 0), normal vitals, no RV strain, and good social support is otherwise healthy. Best site and plan of car...

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A 52-year-old woman with low-risk PE (sPESI = 0), normal vitals, no RV strain, and good social support is otherwise healthy. Best site and plan of care?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient treatment with a DOAC and close follow-up

Answer

ICU admission with thrombolysis

Answer

Inpatient ward stay with IV heparin

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Inpatient observation 48 hours then discharge

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Insert IVC filter and discharge

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A 52-year-old woman with low-risk PE (sPESI = 0), normal vitals, no RV strain, and good social support is otherwise healthy. Best site and plan of care?