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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of D-dimer as a Rule-out Test for Suspected Acute Aortic Dissection

by emottawa | Feb 8, 2016 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3.5/5               Usefulness Score: 3/5   Asha SE, Miers JW. Ann Emerg Med. 2015 Oct;66(4):368-78.   Full Article   This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the diagnostic accuracy of D-dimer as a rule out...

Meta-analysis of Usefulness of D-dimer to Diagnose Acute Aortic Dissection

by emottawa | Nov 11, 2013 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3/5                 Usefulness Score: 3/5   Shimony A, Filion KB, Mottillo S, Dourian T, Eisenberg MJ. Am J Cardiol. 2011 Apr 15;107(8):1227-34   Abstract Link   This meta-analysis of seven studies shows a pooled sensitivity...
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