title: Proper observation of patient-related factors is an important determinant in the use of the D-dimer test for exclusion of venous thromboembolism in the ED.
authors.forename: Wim P M
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Houdijk
mesh_terms: D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; C036309:fibrin fragment D