Is D-dimer being used appropriately in the investigation of pulmonary embolism?

R. Herbert, R. Heinink, J. Lee, S. Jones-Perrott (Shrewsbury, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Clinical management of venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and thrombophilia
Session: Clinical management of venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and thrombophilia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 5535
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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