D-dimer as a biomarker for disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients: a case control study.

Yumeng YaoJiatian CaoQingqing WangQingfeng ShiKai LiuZhe LuoXiang ChenSisi ChenKaihuan YuZheyong HuangBijie Hu

Published in: Journal of intensive care (2020)

D-dimer is commonly elevated in patients with COVID-19. D-dimer levels correlate with disease severity and are a reliable prognostic marker for in-hospital mortality in patients admitted for COVID-19.

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