D-dimer for risk stratification and antithrombotic treatment management in acute coronary syndrome patients: asystematic review and metanalysis

Abstract Background Data on the prognostic role of D-dimer in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are controversial. Our aim was to summarize current evidence on the association between D-dimer levels and short/long-term poor prognosis of ACS patients. We also investigated the association be...

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Main Authors: Flavio Giuseppe Biccirè, Alessio Farcomeni, Carlo Gaudio, Pasquale Pignatelli, Gaetano Tanzilli, Daniele Pastori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-021-00354-y