Journal article
A Test in Context: D-Dimer
Abstract
D-dimer is a soluble fibrin degradation product that results from ordered breakdown of thrombi by the fibrinolytic system. Numerous studies have shown that D-dimer serves as a valuable marker of activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis. Consequently, D-dimer has been extensively investigated for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is used routinely for this indication. In addition, D-dimer has been evaluated for determining the …
Authors
Weitz JI; Fredenburgh JC; Eikelboom JW
Journal
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vol. 70, No. 19, pp. 2411–2420
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
11 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.jacc.2017.09.024
ISSN
0735-1097