Pre- and post-test probabilities of venous thromboembolism and diagnostic accuracy of D-dimer, estimated by European clinicians working in emergency departments
In patients with suspected venous thromboembolism (VTE), it is recommended to estimate the pre-test probability of VTE, either by experience or by standardized scoring schemes (e.g. Wells or Geneva score), before performing a D-dimer test [1], [2]. Patients with a low probability or unlikely VTE should have D-dimer performed, and if negative, VTE can be excluded, without further investigations, wh
