Diagnostic accuracy of four different D-dimer assays: a post-hoc analysis of the YEARS study

For exclusion of pulmonary embolism (PE) clinical decision rules in combination with a D-dimer assay are applied. Currently available D-dimer assays are not standardized and it is unknown whether these differences have an impact on diagnostic management of suspected PE. Therefore, the aim is to explore differences between D-dimer assays and their impact on diagnostic outcome.

Source: Thrombosis Research - February 6, 2021 Category: Hematology Authors: Henrike M. Hamer, An K. Stroobants, Roisin Bavalia, Gabrielle A.E. Ponjee, Federicus A. Klok, Tom van der Hulle, Menno V. Huisman, Henri ët A. Hendriks, Saskia Middeldorp Source Type: research