Association of D-dimer level with thrombotic events, bleeding, and mortality in Japanese patients with solid tumors: a Cancer-VTE Registry subanalysis

ConclusionsIncreases in D-dimer levels were associated with a higher risk of thrombotic events, such as VTE and cerebral infarction/TIA/SEE, during cancer treatment. Furthermore, higher D-dimer levels at cancer diagnosis were associated with a higher mortality rate, regardless of cancer stage.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10147-024-02475-6

Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology - March 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research