Question 113 · LDEK · Cardiac emergencies
Which values concerning high probability of deep vein thrombosis are true?
- A. 0 points according to Well’s Score and D-dimer concentration of 250 µg/l.
- B. 0 points according to Well’s Score and D-dimer concentration of 400 µg/l.
- C. 1 point according to Well’s Score and D-dimer concentration of 500 µg/l.
- D. 2 points according to Well’s Score and D-dimer concentration of 450 µg/l.
- E. 3 points according to Well’s Score and D-dimer concentration of 600 µg/l.
Hint
Combine a high clinical probability on the Wells score with a D-dimer value above the positive cut-off.
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