Relationship between D-dimer and systemic embolism in patients with infective endocarditis

Relationship between D-dimer and systemic embolism in patients with infective endocarditis

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the value of plasma D-dimer (DD) levels for predicting systemic embolism in patients with infective endocarditis (IE). Study design: A total of 42 patients (mean age: 46+-16 years; 78% males) with IE were included. Clinical, laboratory and echo...

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Main Authors: Ruken Bengi Bakal, Süleyman Karakoyun, Gökhan Kahveci, Olcay Özveren, Onur Omaygenç, Suzan Hatipoğlu Akpınar, Taylan Akgün, Nihal Özdemir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KARE Publishing 2013-10-01
Series:Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi
Subjects:
endocarditis
bacterial/etiology/therapy
embolism/blood
d-dimer; blood coagulation.
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