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3 weeks ago i had 2 ultrasounds and i've had 4 ddimers. dr says not a clot but i've read these test miss them often. drs won't do more testing. worried?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Assuming: The d dimer was very low, you have no risk factors for dvt, and the ultrasounds (optimally separated in time by a few days) were normal there is no further need for testing.

Answered 3/25/2014

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A member asked:

3 weeks ago i had 2 ultrasounds and i've had 4 ddimers. dr says not a clot but i've read these test miss them often. drs won't do more testing. worried?

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