Pragmatic Evaluation of an Algorithm Using D-Dimer Adjusted to Clinical Probability in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism

Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) using clinical decision rules in combination with D-dimer (DD) values is a standard practice. The Wells score is the most commonly used rule, either in its original (3-category) or modified (2-category) versions, and in conjunction with a (DD)

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Published in:Blood 2021-11, Vol.138 (Supplement 1), p.2128-2128
Main Authors: Winger, Kathleen Tina, Lazo-Langner, Alejandro, Bechamp, Taylor, Wang, Angela, Leeder, Matthew D, Chan, Lauren F, MacDonald, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) using clinical decision rules in combination with D-dimer (DD) values is a standard practice. The Wells score is the most commonly used rule, either in its original (3-category) or modified (2-category) versions, and in conjunction with a (DD)
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood-2021-151431