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What does it mean to have a high d-dimer level?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Suspect PE: A high level may indicate you have had a pe tho not necesarily acute. Sising levels mean you have one now.

Answered 10/4/2016

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