D-dimer levels and risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism
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Blood levels of D-dimer can be used to determine the risk of a second episode of thromboembolism in patients who have already had this medical condition, according to a study of 610 patients. Those with a D-dimer level of 250 nanograms per milliliter or less had a very low risk of a second episode. Those with a D-dimer level of 750 or more had a much greater risk. Thromboembolism occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein and then travels to another part of the body. Patients with a high risk must take anticoagulant drugs.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2003
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The risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism in men and women
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A study was conducted to investigate whether patient's sex is associated with the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism. The result revealed that the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism in men is higher than women.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
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High plasma levels of factor VIII and the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism
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In a study of 360 patients with high plasma levels of factor VIII and who had an episode of spontaneous venous thromboembolism, risk of a recurrence of thrombosis was found to be greater than 10 percent per year.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2000
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