Is the patient haemodynamically unstable? a

Is thrombolysis or embolectomy necessary?

Active bleeding or high risk of bleeding? b

> 24 h of oxygen supply to maintain oxygen saturation > 90%?

Is pulmonary embolism diagnosed during anticoagulant treatment?

Severe pain needing intravenous 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 of < 30 mL/min? c

Does the patient have severe liver impairment? d

Is the patient pregnant?

Does the patient have a documented history of heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia?