A 68-year-old man presents with acute dyspnea, chest pain, and syncope. ECG shows S1Q3T3 and bedside echo RV strain; BP 80/50. Best immediate therapy?...

Question

A 68-year-old man presents with acute dyspnea, chest pain, and syncope. ECG shows S1Q3T3 and bedside echo RV strain; BP 80/50. Best immediate therapy?

Accepted Answer

Systemic thrombolysis unless contraindicated

Answer

Anticoagulation alone

Answer

Catheterization of coronary arteries

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Aspirin only

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No therapy until CT

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Massive PE Thrombolysis

A 68-year-old man presents with acute dyspnea, chest pain, and syncope. ECG shows S1Q3T3 and bedside echo RV strain; BP 80/50. Best immediate therapy?