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Created page with "'''D-dimer''' is a fibrin degradation product. Its level in the blood correlates with the activity of coagulation and fibrinolysis. It’s highly sensitive for venous thromboembolism (including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) and disseminated intravascular coagulation, in which case the level is increased. However, D-dimer is not specific. It can be elevated due to other conditions, like pregnancy, cancer, infection, kidney disease, surgery, etc..."
(Created page with "'''D-dimer''' is a fibrin degradation product. Its level in the blood correlates with the activity of coagulation and fibrinolysis. It’s highly sensitive for venous thromboembolism (including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) and disseminated intravascular coagulation, in which case the level is increased. However, D-dimer is not specific. It can be elevated due to other conditions, like pregnancy, cancer, infection, kidney disease, surgery, etc...") |
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