Elevation of D-dimer to twice the normal value may be associated with pathologic conditions, such as certain disease-related factors.
Elevated D-dimer is usually seen in certain pathologies, including acute disseminated intravascular coagulation, acute promyelocytic leukemia, pulmonary thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, etc. Bleeding from clots can also lead to elevated D-dimer, which can also be used clinically to determine the efficacy of thrombolytic therapy.
D-dimer test belongs to the content of fibrinolytic activity test, in addition to plasma fibrin (original) degradation product measurement, globulin lysis test, D-dimer abnormalities should be promptly consult the doctor for diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of the doctor.