A 64-year-old with provoked PE (post-op) is otherwise healthy. sPESI=0, reliable follow-up, normal vitals. Best site of care?...

Question

A 64-year-old with provoked PE (post-op) is otherwise healthy. sPESI=0, reliable follow-up, normal vitals. Best site of care?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient treatment may be offered

Answer

Inpatient therapy mandatory for all PE

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ICU admission for closer monitoring

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Thrombolysis as outpatient

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Observation unit with heparin infusion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism (Low Risk)