The ratio of d-dimer to brain natriuretic peptide may help to differentiate between cerebral infarction with and without acute aortic dissection

Conclusion: We found that the d-dimer:BNP ratio may be helpful in distinguishing between cerebral infarction with and without AAD.Highlights:

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - March 20, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Toshiyuki Okazaki, Yoko Yamamoto, Keishi Yoda, Shinji Nagahiro Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research