Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoffs can safely rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in many suspected cases, according to the ...
Recognizing that D-dimer levels generally increase with advancing age, however, the age-adjusted D-dimer test is ...
Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT), also termed superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities is a common, generally benign condition characterized by tenderness, swelling, and induration ...
Although D-dimer results within a typical range can rule out pulmonary embolism, high results alone can’t diagnose this condition. Doctors usually need to run extra tests to make a diagnosis. A ...
Does an elevated ultrasensitive D-dimer level in a patient whose pre-test probability puts him at low risk for pulmonary embolus (PE) indicate an increased risk for PE or deep venous thrombosis (DVT)?