Diagnostic Value of D-dimer/Fibrinogen Ratio in Patients With Acute Aortic Dissection

Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Acute aortic dissection is rare but potentially life-threatening disease with an incidence of 5-30 cases per million, annually. Therefore prompt diagnosis is crucial. D-dimer values have been shown to be useful in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection. Fibrinogen levels have been shown to be low, normal or high in individuals with acute aortic dissection. This study aims to investigate whether D-dimer/fibrinogen ratio can be valuable for diagnosis of acute aortic dissection.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosis of acute aortic dissection

• Diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism

• Diagnosis of non-cardiac chest pain

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Avni Uygar Seyhan, M.D.
uygarseyhan@gmail.com
902164583000
Backup
Ahmet Can Topcu, M.D.
ahmetcan1987@gmail.com
902164583000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2020-03-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 159
Treatments
Acute aortic dissection
Patients with a diagnosis of acute aortic dissection.
Acute pulmonary embolism
Patients with a diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism
Non-cardiac chest pain
Patients with non-cardiac chest pain
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

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