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Vascular Access Exam Prep

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A patient was suspected to be having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). His D-dimers were carried out. What finding do you expect from a patient if he is really having DIC?
  1. Increased
  2. Decreased
  3. No change
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer- A - Increased findings are expected from a patient if he is really having DIC. Numbers of tests are included in the panel of disseminated intravascular coagulation. In these tests materials needed for clotting are decreased and those that measure clotting times are increased. D-dimers are increased in case of DIC. D-dimer is a specific polymer that results when fibrin breaks down, giving a marker to indicate the degree of fibrinolysis.
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