Before you search for 'could it be thrombosis'—a clinical laboratory technician explains how to read D-dimer results

To you who were told 'your D-dimer is high'—what a clinical laboratory technician who examines blood every day wants to tell youFirst, let me tell you a little about myself, the author of this article ...
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What to Know About the D-Dimer Blood Test

A D-dimer test measures a protein fragment that remains in the blood after blood clots break down. It can help diagnose clotting conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), ...
The Vindicator

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: D-dimer blood test causing confusion

DEAR DR. ROACH: What are D-dimers? Are they something I should be concerned about? I am an 83-year-old male with the usual problems that men my age have, such as an enlarged prostate, high blood ...
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D-Dimer Alone May Miss Thromboembolism in Pregnancy

Pulmonary embolism (PE) may not be the first thought for clinicians presented with a pregnant woman with leg swelling or sudden shortness of breath, but prompt evaluation for thromboembolism could be ...