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Title
D-dimer for the exclusion of acute venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: a systematic review.
Authors
Stein, Paul D; Hull, Russell D; Patel, Kalpesh C; Olson, Ronald E; Ghali, William A; Brant, Rollin; Biel, Rita K; Bharadia, Vinay; Kalra, Neeraj K
Abstract
Despite extensive literature, the diagnostic role of d-dimer for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) remains unclear, reflecting multiple d-dimer assays and concerns about differing sensitivities and variability.
Publication
Annals of internal medicine, 2004, Vol 140, Issue 8, p589