A 61-year-old man with unprovoked subsegmental PE, no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound, and low risk of recurrence is closely followed. What is an acce...

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A 61-year-old man with unprovoked subsegmental PE, no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound, and low risk of recurrence is closely followed. What is an acceptable approach?

Accepted Answer

Serial surveillance with no anticoagulation in select low-risk patients

Answer

Mandatory anticoagulation for 6 months

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Place IVC filter only

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Aspirin only

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Thrombolysis

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A 61-year-old man with unprovoked subsegmental PE, no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound, and low risk of recurrence is closely followed. What is an acceptable approach?