The treatment of choice in recurrent venous thrombosis leading to pulmonary embolism despite intensive anticoagulation is:

A. Fibrinolysis treatment with tissue plasminogen activator

B. Pulmonary embolectomy

C. Pulmonary thromboendaerectomy

D. Inferior vena caval filters

Correct Answer: Inferior vena caval filters

Description: The two indications for inseion of an IVC filter are (1) active bleeding that precludes anticoagulation and (2) recurrent venous thrombosis despite intensive anticoagulation. Ref: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 2176.

Category: Medicine

Share:

← Previous MCQ

Next MCQ →

Get More

Subject Mock Tests

Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.

Attempt a mock test now

Mock Exam

Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.

Coming Soon

Get More

Subject Mock Tests

Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.

Attempt a mock test now

Mock Exam

Attempt an exam of 100 questions randomly chosen from all subjects.

Coming Soon