Co-relation of D-dimer values with spiral CT pulmonary angiogram (SCTPA) in pulmonary embolism- impact of a change in D-dimer test kit

R. V. Varma, B. C. Leahy (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pulmonary thromboembolism
Session: Pulmonary thromboembolism
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1486
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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