Excluding venous thromboembolism using point of care D-dimer tests in out-patients: a diagnostic meta-analysis

Excluding venous thromboembolism using point of care D-dimer tests in out-patients: a diagnostic meta-analysis

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 15, Issue 1

G.J. Geersing, K.J. Janssen, R. Oudega, L. Bax, A.W. Hoes, J.B. Reitsma and K.G. Moons,BMJ,2009,Vol. 339,p. b2990,

This generally well-conducted review concluded that D-dimer tests at the point of care for outpatients with suspected venous thromboembolism can contribute important information and guide patient management, particularly in low-risk patients. These conclusions reflect the results of the review and despite a relatively limited search appear likely to be reliable.