Question

In a low-intermediate risk ED patient for pulmonary embolism (>50 years) with non-high clinical probability, which testing strategy is endorsed?

Accepted Answer

Use age-adjusted D-dimer to exclude PE when negative

Answer

Use a fixed D-dimer cutoff of 500 ng/mL FEU for all ages

Answer

Skip D-dimer and go straight to CT pulmonary angiography

Answer

Use PERC to rule out PE in all intermediate-risk patients

Answer

Ultrasound of legs is sufficient to exclude PE in all

Practice question

In a low-intermediate risk ED patient for pulmonary embolism (>50 years) with non-high clinical probability, which testing strategy is endorsed?