Accuracy of D-Dimers to Rule Out Venous Thromboembolism Events across Age Categories
Background. Strategies combining pretest clinical assessment and D-dimers measurement efficiently and safely rule out venous thromboembolism events (VTE) in low- and intermediate-risk patients. Objectives. As process of ageing is associated with altered concentrations of coagulation markers includi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Emergency Medicine International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/185453 |