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KMID : 0980120220200010006
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Annals of Phlebology
2022 Volume.20 No. 1 p.6 ~ p.8
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Usefulness of D-Dimer for DVT Diagnosis in COVID-19 Patients
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Lee Chung-Won
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Abstract
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COVID-19, a pandemic currently, is known to cause hypercoagulability, but may cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Generally, D-dimer is useful for diagnosing DVT, but in COVID-19 patients, there is a high possibility of false positives due to the accompanying infection. A literature review revealed that D-dimer levels are elevated in patients with COVID-19. Therefore, a new D-dimer cutoff value for DVT in COVID-19 is needed. Higher D-dimer levels in COVID-19 patients are significantly associated with disease progression.
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KEYWORD
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Deep vein thrombosis, COVID-19, D-dimer, Thrombosis, Coronavirus
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