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SGEM#469: You Take My Breath Away – D-dimer for Ruling out PE in High-Risk Patients

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Rethinking D-Dimer Testing for PE

This chapter explores the effectiveness of D-dimer testing in ruling out pulmonary embolism (PE) across various risk groups, stressing the importance of tailored testing approaches. It critically examines recent studies on age-adjusted D-dimer levels in high-risk patients, advocating for a reassessment of current testing strategies to improve clinical outcomes.

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