Although several diagnostic strategies have been proposed for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), they have not been compared in randomized trials. Now, Canadian investigators report results of a multicenter ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Referring only patients with a positive D-dimer test to undergo compression ultrasonography, regardless of ...

Ottawa, ON - Performing a D-dimer test in addition to clinical assessment of patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT) simplifies diagnosis of the disorder, a new randomized study has shown.

Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoffs can safely rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in many suspected cases, according to the ADJUST-DVT trial. For patients ages 50 and older with a nonhigh or unlikely ...

D-dimer can be a useful tool in the management of patients with suspected or established venous thromboembolism (VTE). One use is in the assessment of a patient who presents with symptoms of VTE.

Albeir Mousa, a professor of vascular surgery at West Virginia University, has used an innovative, faster method for ruling out DVT in patients before they have an ultrasound. He and his research team ...

China: A recent study published in Medicine highlights the clinical value of combining plasma D-dimer testing, color Doppler ...

A targeted computerized alert at the time of physician order entry reduced the use of D-dimer testing among patients 65 years and older. A single-crossover cluster randomized trial of computerized ...

The growing prevalence of cardiovascular and thrombotic disorders is driving strong demand for D-dimer testing. As blood clot-related risk factors continue to increase, the need for precise diagnostic ...

Since its introduction to clinical use, the D-dimer test for deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism has been a blessing and a curse. What is the current thinking regarding D-dimer use in clinical ...