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Elevated D-dimer le...
Elevated D-dimer level is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular death in out-patients with symptoms compatible with heart failure
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- Alehagen, Urban, 1951- (författare)
- Östergötlands Läns Landsting,Linköpings universitet,Hälsouniversitetet,Kardiologi,Kardiologiska kliniken
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- Dahlström, Ulf, 1946- (författare)
- Östergötlands Läns Landsting,Linköpings universitet,Hälsouniversitetet,Kardiologi,Kardiologiska kliniken
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- Lindahl, Tomas, 1954- (författare)
- Östergötlands Läns Landsting,Linköpings universitet,Hälsouniversitetet,Avdelningen för klinisk kemi,Klinisk kemi
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(creator_code:org_t)
- 2004
- 2004
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Thrombosis and Haemostasis. - 0340-6245 .- 2567-689X. ; 92:6, s. 1250-1258
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Abstract
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- D-dimer, a marker of fibrin turnover, exhibits many interesting properties as a biological marker of thrombosis. Some of the properties of D-dimer might also be used to provide additional information about patients with heart failure. In this study, we evaluate the prognostic information acquired from D-dimer concerning increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in an elderly population with symptoms associated with heart failure. A cardiologist examined 458 elderly patients, out of 548 invited, attending primary care for symptoms of dyspnoea, fatigue and/or peripheral oedema and assessed NYHA functional class and cardiac function. Abnormal systolic function was defined as EF <40% on Doppler echocardiography. Abnormal diastolic function was defined as reduced E/A ratio and/or an abnormal pattern of pulmonary venous flow. Blood samples were drawn, and BNP and D-dimer were analysed. D-dimer was analysed using an automated micro-latex assay. A statistical analysis was performed to identify the prognostic value of increased plasma concentration of D-dimer. Results showed that during a median follow-up period of 5.5 years, 68 (14%) patients died of cardiovascular disease. No gender difference was noted. A plasma concentration of D-dimer >0.25mg/L increased the risk almost 4-fold. In conclusion, D-dimer is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality that may be used to risk-stratify patients with heart failure. © 2004 Schattauer GmbH, Stuttgart.
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- heart failure
- elderly patients
- primary health care
- D-dimer
- prognosis
- MEDICINE
- MEDICIN
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- art (ämneskategori)
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