Utility of D-dimer testing in patients with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism and elevated C-reactive protein levels

Thromb Haemost. 2008 May;99(5):972-4. doi: 10.1160/TH08-01-0038.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • C-Reactive Protein / analysis*
  • Female
  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Pulmonary Embolism / blood
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Up-Regulation

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products
  • fibrin fragment D
  • C-Reactive Protein