Elevated levels of D-dimers increase the risk of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke. Findings from the EPICOR Study.

In conclusion, our data provide clear evidence that elevated levels of D-dimers are potential risk factors not only for ischaemic but also for haemorrhagic strokes.
PMID: 25030937 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - July 17, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: Di Castelnuovo A, Agnoli C, de Curtis A, Giurdanella MC, Sieri S, Mattiello A, Matullo G, Panico S, Sacerdote C, Tumino R, Vineis P, de Gaetano G, Donati MB, Iacoviello L Tags: Thromb Haemost Source Type: research