Question

A patient with acute PE without cancer, normal renal function, and no contraindications asks about medication options. Preferred initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

No anticoagulation if hemodynamically stable

Answer

Warfarin with heparin bridge

Answer

Fondaparinux alone long-term

Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin indefinitely

Answer

DOAC therapy (e.g., apixaban or rivaroxaban)

Practice question

A patient with acute PE without cancer, normal renal function, and no contraindications asks about medication options. Preferred initial therapy?