Pulmonary embolism Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 62-year-old man presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath for the past six hours. Past medical history is unremarkable. The patient appears short of breath at rest. Physical examination is otherwise unremarkable. Temperature is 36.8 ºC (98.2 ºF), pulse is 108/min, blood pressure is 139/87, respiratory rate is 18/min, and SpO2 is 93% on room air. Serum troponin and brain natriuretic peptides are within normal limits. Chest radiograph is unremarkable. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography shows a left segmental pulmonary artery embolism and a normal appearing right and left ventricle. Electrocardiogram shows sinus tachycardia without ST or t-wave changes. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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