A survey of physicians' opinions about the treatment of subsegmental pulmonary embolism.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to survey the attitudes of internists, cardiologists, and pulmonologists regarding treatment or no treatment of isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism (ISSPE) with anticoagulant drugs.

Methods: Qualified physicians were asked to select their management options from a questionnaire that included a patient scenario with subsegmental pulmonary embolism (SSPE) and negative past medical history of thromboembolism.

Results: A total of 113 physicians responded to the survey.