D-dimer as an indicator of prognosis in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review.

Chiara Lorini Daniele MorosettiElsa CossuMaria Luisa Eliana LuisiSilvia PancaniVittorio SemeraroGuglielmo Consales

Published in: ERJ open research (2020)

Correlations exist between COVID-19 infection, severe elevation of D-dimer levels, and increase in the rate of complications and composite end-point. The appropriateness of early and continuous D-dimer monitoring and labelled anticoagulation as management tools for COVID-19 disease deserves accurate investigation, to prevent complications and reduce interventions.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
risk factors
atrial fibrillation
physical activity
venous thromboembolism
high resolution
early onset