Journal article
A Negative D-dimer Excludes Recurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis: Results of a Multicentre Management Study.
Abstract
Abstract
The high frequency of residual radiologic abnormalities after initial deep vein thrombosis (DVT) makes management of patients with suspected recurrence difficult. D-dimer (DD) and serial compression ultrasonography (CUS) of the proximal veins have a high sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV) in suspected first DVT. We hypothesized that it would be safe to withhold anticoagulation in patients with suspected …
Authors
Bates S; Kearon C; Kahn S; Julian JA; Crowther MA; Gerdes V; Geerts W; Kovacs MJ; Weise-Kelly L; Ginsberg JS
Journal
Blood, Vol. 110, No. 11,
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
November 16, 2007
DOI
10.1182/blood.v110.11.698.698
ISSN
0006-4971