D-Dimer
D-Dimer (9874-08)
Review the activation and function of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems and the tests used to assess them. With the realization the D-Dimer test has a strong negative predictive value the use and application of this test is reviewed in detail.
| Code |
9874-08 |
| Niveau |
Fondamental |
Prix membres
$0
Prix non-membres
$135
Renseignements additionnels
PEP hours: 11
CPS/ART credits: 0
Learning Outcomes:
- Outline, briefly, the current concept of the activation of the coagulation system.
- Briefly describe the structure of fibrinogen and its breakdown products.
- Describe the differences between the FDP and the D–dimer test.
- List the primary diseases present in patients that present with DIC
- List the causes of false or spurious results encountered with the FDP test.
- Describe the specific fibrin fragments that are measured by the FDP and D–dimer test.
- Briefly describe the use of the D–dimer test in DIC, thrombotic disorders and pulmonary embolism.
- Describe the features required of the D–dimer test when used to diagnose DVT and PE.
- Outline the clinical risk assessment factors used to triage patients that would benefit from the D–dimer test.
- Tabulate an overview of some of the commercially available D-dimer tests.
- Describe the value of understanding the PPV and NPV of individual D-dimer tests in patient evaluation.
- Describe how the D-dimer test can be useful in assessing the optimal length of time for oral anticoagulation.
Instructor: John Chapman, FCSMLS, FIMLS, CLSp(H)
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: N/A
Equipment: Computer with Internet is required
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
Version Date: October 2008