Point-of-care D-dimer testing a review of diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and safety

This report focuses on evidence for the diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and safety of Point of Care (POC) D-dimer testing in adult patients presenting with symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE) outside of tertiary and quaternary care settings

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reynen, Emily, Severn, Melissa (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health November 14, 2017, 2017
Edition:Version 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:This report focuses on evidence for the diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and safety of Point of Care (POC) D-dimer testing in adult patients presenting with symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE) outside of tertiary and quaternary care settings
Physical Description:1 PDF file (16 pages) illustration