What are investigation options for suspected PE in a pregnant patient?,”1. D-Dimer in first trimester (normally negative in at least 50% of patients.2. V/Q scan if normal CXR3. CT scan if abnormal CXR4. US – ECHO for RV strain

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What are investigation options for suspected PE in a pregnant patient?,”1. D-Dimer in first trimester (normally negative in at least 50% of patients.2. V/Q scan if normal CXR3. CT scan if abnormal CXR4. US – ECHO for RV strain

Doppler for DVT5. Just give LMWH (safe in pregnancy) if imaging is not possible”