Study objective The assessment of clinical probability (as low, moderate, or high) with
clinical decision rules has become a cornerstone of diagnostic strategy for patients with …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents a significant health concern because of its high
morbidity and mortality and is moreover characterized by high rates of recurrence. It would …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), the third most frequent acute cardiovascular syndrome, is
associated with a considerable disease burden which continues to grow along with the …

Background The usefulness of D‐dimer measurement to rule out venous thromboembolism
(VTE) during pregnancy is debated. Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta …

Background: The best available test for the diagnosis of upper extremity deep venous
thrombosis (UEDVT) is contrast venography. The aim of this systematic review was to …

Background: Quantitative measurement of circulating D‐dimer, a product of fibrin
degradation, has been shown to be a very useful diagnostic tool in the management of …

D-dimer is a global indicator of coagulation activation and fibrinolysis and, therefore, an
indirect marker of thrombotic activity. The utility of D-dimer measurement has been …

Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the
Emergency Department With Suspected Pulmonary Embolism - Annals of Emergency …

Rationale: Exposure to ambient ultrafine particles has been associated with
cardiopulmonary toxicity and mortality. Adverse effects specifically linked to ultrafine …

Introduction Data on the incidence of preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients,
who are waiting for elective hip replacement for femoral neck fractures, are limited. Our …