title: Utility of D-dimer testing in patients with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism and elevated C-reactive protein levels.
authors.forename: Frederikus A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Klok
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Karamidjurabi
authors.forename: Sophie I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Velthuis
authors.forename: Mathilde
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nijkeuter
authors.forename: Menno V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Huisman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D015854:Up-Regulation
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; C036309:fibrin fragment D; D002097:C-Reactive Protein