title: Potential applicability of the D-dimer assay in elderly patients with suspected venous thromboembolism: importance of the sensitivity and specificity of the methods.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Masotti
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Antonelli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Landini
mesh_terms: D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; C036309:fibrin fragment D