Why the study?
Does the measurement of plasma beta-thromboglobulin help diagnose deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism?
Population
86 individuals: 16 normal volunteers, 24 patients presenting with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 1 week
Authors
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Elevated beta-thromboglobulin was associated with thrombosis but insignificant post-operatively; leaves open its diagnostic role in DVT/PE.
Does the measurement of plasma beta-thromboglobulin help diagnose deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism?
Plasma beta-thromboglobulin levels are associated with deep vein thrombosis, but its clinical utility as a diagnostic test requires further investigation into sampling and clearance factors.
Smith et al. (1978) studied this question.
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