Is D-dimer used according to clinical algorithms in the diagnostic work-up of patients with suspicion of venous thromboembolism? A study in six European countries
Articles > Article · 2016
Authors: Ann Helen Kristoffersen, Eva Ajzner, Dunja Rogic, Eser YILDIRIM SÖZMEN, Paolo Carraro, Ana Paula Faria, Joseph Watine, Piet Meijer, Sverre Sandberg
Thrombosis Research, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2016, vol 142, pp 1-7
DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2016.04.001
Summary
Introduction: Clinical algorithms consisting of pre-test probability estimation and D-dimer testing are recommended in diagnostic work-up for suspected venous thromboembolism (VTE). The aim of this study was to explore how physicians working in emergency departments investigated patients suspected to have VTE.