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Short of breath-er did d-dimer &was elevated. normal ctangio and heart work up -blood normal but wbc hi@12.no surgeries. y hi d-dimer?
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Non specific: Any stress to your body or any inflammation can cause elevated d dimer. It is very non specific. It's very useful when it's negative, but totally useless when it's positive. If you have specific concerns, please consult with your doctor
Answered 11/28/2017
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