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ModerateRespiratoryPulmonary embolismuk-plab-1

A 45-year-old woman presents with sudden onset pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath. She has recently undergone knee replacement surgery. Her respiratory rate is 24/min, heart rate 110/min, blood pressure 118/76 mmHg, and oxygen saturation 95% on air. Her Wells score suggests an intermediate probability of pulmonary embolism. What is the most appropriate next investigation according to NICE?

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