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Hestia criteria (outpatient PE)

Checklist to assess outpatient eligibility after PE diagnosis.

Last reviewed January 6, 2026

Hemodynamic instability or need for vasopressors

Requires thrombolysis or embolectomy

Active bleeding or high bleeding risk

Requires supplemental oxygen >24 hours to keep SpO2 > 90%

Requires IV analgesia for pain control

PE occurred while on therapeutic anticoagulation

Severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 mL/min)

Severe liver impairment

Platelets < 100 x 10^9/L

Pregnant or postpartum < 6 weeks

Medical or social reason for admission

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