Criterion/question |
Is the patient hemodynamically unstable? |
Is thrombolysis or embolectomy necessary? |
Active bleeding or high-risk of bleeding? |
More than 24 h of oxygen supply to maintain oxygen saturation > 90%? |
Is PE diagnosed during anticoagulation treatment? |
Severe pain needing I.V. pain medication for >24 h? |
Medical or social reason for treatment in the hospital for >24 h (infection, malignancy, no support system)? |
Does the patient have a creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min? |
Does the patient have severe liver impairment? |
Is the patient pregnant? |
Does the patient have a documented history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia? |
If at least one of the questions is answered with “yes”, the patient can’t discharged early. |