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PEGeD Study – Is It Safe to Adjust the D-Dimer Threshold for Clinical Probability?

Background: The clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) can be challenging given its variable presentation, thus requiring dependence on objective testing. decision instruments such as PERC and the Wells’ score help stratify patients to low or high probability, enabling focused …

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Cardiovascular

Classic Journal Review – Wells + Dimer to Rule Out PE

EM Journal Update: Safety of Using Wells’ Clinical Model With D-Dimer To Manage Patients In The ED With Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Background: In the US, pulmonary embolism (PE) kills 100,000 people each year and over 360,000 new cases of PE …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

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