The prognostic importance of plasma D-dimer levels in patients with community acquired pneumonia

F. Alatas, C. Naz, G. Ak, H. Yildirim, M. Metintas, S. Erginel (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Prognostic laboratory tests in community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Prognostic laboratory tests in community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2924
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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