A healthy 26-year-old with isolated subsegmental PE on CTPA, no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound and low recurrence risk. Management?...

Question

A healthy 26-year-old with isolated subsegmental PE on CTPA, no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound and low recurrence risk. Management?

Accepted Answer

Structured surveillance without anticoagulation

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation for 3 months

Answer

IVC filter placement

Answer

Thrombolysis

Answer

Aspirin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Isolated Subsegmental PE