Relationship between D-dimer and systemic embolism in patients with infective endocarditis

• Main Authors: Ruken Bengi Bakal (Author), Süleyman Karakoyun (Author), Gökhan Kahveci (Author), Olcay Özveren (Author), Onur Omaygenç (Author), Suzan Hatipoğlu Akpınar (Author), Taylan Akgün (Author), Nihal Özdemir (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: KARE Publishing, 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the value of plasma D-dimer (DD) levels for predicting systemic embolism in patients with infective endocarditis (IE). Study design: A total of 42 patients (mean age: 46+-16 years; 78% males) with IE were included. Clinical, laboratory and echocar...