Why the study?
Do point of care D-dimer tests accurately exclude venous thromboembolism in outpatients suspected of the condition?
Do point of care D-dimer tests accurately exclude venous thromboembolism in outpatients suspected of the condition?
Point of care D-dimer tests are useful for excluding venous thromboembolism in low-risk outpatients.
Supports point-of-care D-dimer for safe VTE exclusion in low-risk outpatients; extends meta-analytic evidence for rapid outpatient triage.
In outpatients suspected of venous thromboembolism, point of care D-dimer tests can contribute important information and guide patient management, notably in low risk patients (that is, those patients with a low score on a clinical decision rule).
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