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The document discusses the use of D-dimer testing in emergency medicine for diagnosing acute venous thromboembolism (VTE), highlighting its advantages and limitations. It emphasizes the importance of combining D-dimer testing with clinical judgment to avoid false positives and unnecessary imaging. The variability among different D-dimer assays and the need for proper education on their use are also noted.
- Author
- Elvis Alex
- Language
- EN