Comparison between semiquantitative and quantitative measurements of D-dimers for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

G. C. Maglaras, N. Kolaitis, C. Koumbaniou, Z. Metafratzi, S. Giotopoulou, G. Vartholomatos, M. P. Vassiliou, S. H. Constantopoulos (Ioannina, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pulmonary hypertension
Session: Pulmonary hypertension
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2929
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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