title: D Dimer in acute care.
abstract: Pulmonary embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) are important sources of mortality and morbidity in intensive care unit (ICU). And every time D-dimer remains the the commonest investigation. Many times D-dimer is erroneously considered as a diagnostic test in above mentioned conditions. Its interpretation requires cautions. To circumvent this source of error it is necessary to understand D-dimer test and its significance in various disorder. This article review some basic details of D-dimer, condition associated with its increased level and some prognostic value in intracranial hemorrhage and gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Prachee M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Sathe
authors.affiliation: Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Urvil D
authors.initials: UD
authors.lastname: Patwa
keywords: D-Dimer; Deep vein thrombosis; Disseminated intravascular coagulation; pulmonary embolism