A 58-year-old man with suspected PE has high clinical probability. CT is delayed. According to CHEST, what is recommended?...

Question

A 58-year-old man with suspected PE has high clinical probability. CT is delayed. According to CHEST, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start empiric anticoagulation if no contraindication

Answer

Wait for imaging before therapy

Answer

Administer thrombolysis empirically

Answer

Order V/Q scan then decide

Answer

Place IVC filter now

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism-Empiric Anticoagulation