D-dimer in the diagnostic workup of suspected pulmonary thrombo-embolism at high altitude
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A fresh look at D-dimer in suspected pulmonary embolism.
Newer imaging approaches in suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) such as the PISA-PED perfusion lung scanning criteria, spiral computed tomography, and leg vein ultrasound are attracting widespread interest. Attempts are being made to clarify and rationalise clinical diagnosis, and the use of low molecular weight heparin in PE is increasing. However, it is often forgotten that clinical suspicion o...
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Objective. To determine the utility of high quantitative D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. Methods. D-dimer testing was performed in consecutive patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. We included patients with suspected pulmonary embolism with a high risk for venous thromboembolism, i.e. hospitalized patients, patients older than 80 years, with malignancy or previous s...
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Introduction: Capnography, is an easy, fast and practical method which its application in the diagnosis of Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE) has recently been studied. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic value of end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) and the alveolar dead space (AVDS) in the diagnosis of patients suspected to PTE who have been referred to the emergency department. Materials and Metho...
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BACKGROUND We designed a diagnostic strategy, based on clinical probability and D-dimer concentration, to select patients who were unlikely to have pulmonary embolism (PE), before further diagnostic workup was performed. The utility and safety of this strategy were evaluated in a prospective management study. METHODS Consecutive patients with suspected PE had D-dimer testing and clinical prob...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Journal Armed Forces India
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0377-1237
DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(12)60022-7