The diagnostic utility of D-dimer and other clinical variables in pregnant and post-partum patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism

International Journal of Emergency Medicine

Hyun Choi¹  Dinesh Krishnamoorthy² 

[1]University Hospital Lewisham

[2]University of London

关键词: Pulmonary embolism;    Pregnancy;    Post-partum;    D-dimer;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12245-018-0169-8

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundPulmonary embolism (PE) during pregnancy remains one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in the developed world. However, there is a paucity of high-quality evidence resulting in a lack of consensus in managing this group of patients. The aims of the study were to address the diagnostic utility of D-dimer for suspected PE in pregnant and post-partum patients and to identify any clinical presentation variables that are predictors of PE in this group of patients.

【 授权许可】

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