A patient with a coagulation disorder is found to have elevated levels of 'D-dimer'. What does this indicate?
A
The presence of a bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia
B
The presence of a thrombotic disorder, such as deep vein thrombosis
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C
The presence of a platelet disorder, such as thrombocytopenia
D
The presence of a fibrinolytic disorder, such as plasminogen deficiency
Explanation
Elevated D-dimer levels indicate the presence of fibrin degradation products, which are often seen in thrombotic disorders such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
Source
Clinical laboratory tests and research articles
Hematology
Hematology: Coagulation Disorders
Hematology: Coagulation Disorders
Medium
MEDICAL
Confidence: high
