A 70-year-old man has sPESI=0 and low-risk PE on DOAC therapy. What outpatient follow-up is appropriate?...

Question

A 70-year-old man has sPESI=0 and low-risk PE on DOAC therapy. What outpatient follow-up is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Follow-up within 1 week to assess symptoms/adherence

Answer

No follow-up needed

Answer

Routine ICU check in 48 hours

Answer

Switch to warfarin within 3 days

Answer

Stop anticoagulation in 1 week

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