Quantitative latex D-dimer outperforms pre-test probability scoring systems in assessment of possible pulmonary embolism

L. E. Beckert, C. Taylor, M. Ardagh, M. Than (Christchurch, New Zealand)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pulmonary embolism
Session: Pulmonary embolism
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2183
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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