title: A single dose of Low-molecular-weight Heparin (LMWH) invalidates the use of D-dimer as part of a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) diagnostic algorithm.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.affiliation: Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Keeling
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000378:metabolism*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; C036309:fibrin fragment D