Age-adjusted D-dimers can safely exclude pulmonary embolism: Implications for a UK district general hospital

C. Batista, J. Ratoff (Epsom, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Pulmonary circulation: acute pulmonary tromboembolism
Session: Pulmonary circulation: acute pulmonary tromboembolism
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4102
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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