Dimer Dimes

Quantitative D-dimer is a common screening tool to rule-out pulmonary embolism in low-risk population but is there more that it can tell us?   Yes, there have been studies linking increasing d-dimers to: 1) likelihood of PE, 2) locatio…

Severe Aortic Stenosis

Thirsty (for knowledge) Thursday   Patient is 72 yo F wtih PMH of HTN, severe aortic stenosis presented to ED with dizziness and shortness of breath, progressively worse over the last 2 weeks, both symptoms worse with exertion. Patient…

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