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Two normal d dimers last week normal bp normal oxygen normal chest x-ray normal tropin normal ecg still worried about pulmonary embolism?

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Unlikely : With two negative d dimers, the changes of having a PE is very unlikely. The rationale for this test is to prove no PE. it is a very sensitive test when negative.

Answered 12/1/2015

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