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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...

An Age-Adjusted D-dimer Threshold for Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Pulmonary Embolus: Accuracy and Clinical Implications.

by emottawa | Dec 21, 2015 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3/5                  Usefulness Score: 3/5   Sharp AL, Vinson DR, Alamshaw F, Handler J, Gould MK. Ann Emerg Med. 2015 Aug 27. pii: S0196-0644(15)00616-2. Abstract Link Retrospective study of 31,094 patients investigated for PE,...

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...

Performance of 4 clinical decision rules in the diagnostic management of acute pulmonary embolism: a prospective cohort study

by emottawa | Oct 4, 2012 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary  Methodology Score: 3/5  Usefulness Score: 3/5 Douma RA, Mos IC, et al. Prometheus Study Group. Article Link This European study directly compared four clinical decision rules in combination with d-dimer testing to exclude PE without the need for...
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