Role of D-Dimer as a Marker of Severity and Long COVID-19

Sura Al-Shamma

doi:10.70863/karbalajm.v17i2.2101

Role of D-Dimer as a Marker of Severity and Long COVID-19

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Sura Al-Shamma University of Warith Al-anbiyaa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70863/karbalajm.v17i2.2101

Abstract

D dimer is a soluble byproduct of fibrin degradation. It’s well known for its role in exclusion of VTE and other thromboembolic disorder. Recently with the emergence of COVID 19,D- dimer used as indicator of disease severity and outcome in acute phases. However there are limited data regarding significance of D dimer in long term COVID 19 .This literature review tried to elaborate the significance and mechanism of prolonged D dimer in long term COVID 19 .

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2024-12-01

How to Cite

Al-Shamma, S. (2024). Role of D-Dimer as a Marker of Severity and Long COVID-19. Karbala Journal of Medicine, 17(2), 2719–2725. https://doi.org/10.70863/karbalajm.v17i2.2101