2 Days Of Progressive in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 22yo Man | Cardiology | SMLE Q#19934

SMLE Question #19934

Medicine / Internal Medicine Cardiology

Objective: OBJ-163

Last updated: May 2026
A 22-year-old man presents with 2 days of progressive left leg swelling and pain extending to the mid-thigh. He also has new chest tightness and shortness of breath. He has no recent trauma or surgery. Examination shows pitting edema and tenderness of the entire left leg. ECG shows sinus tachycardia. What is the most appropriate management at this time?

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