A 64-year-old with suspected PE and intermediate probability has hemodynamic stability. What is the preferred initial diagnostic approach?...

Question

A 64-year-old with suspected PE and intermediate probability has hemodynamic stability. What is the preferred initial diagnostic approach?

Accepted Answer

Start with D-dimer, proceeding to CTPA if positive

Answer

Immediate thrombolysis

Answer

Lower extremity venous duplex only

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V/Q scan for all regardless of CXR

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CTPA for all low-risk patients first

us-abem MCQ (SBA): PE Diagnostic Strategy