D-dimer is of limited value in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

S. Skrgat Kristan, P. Mesko Brguljan, M. Kosnik, J. Sorli (Golnik, Slovenia)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pulmonary thromboembolism
Session: Pulmonary thromboembolism
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1472
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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