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... A rise in D-dimer concentrations is indicative of thrombus formation and is a very reliable test for DIC diagnosis. D-dimer is a fibrin degradation product generated by plasmin layers of cross-linked fibrin clots. ... If a patient is suspected to be suffering with DIC, various tests should be run, especially the PT, APTT, FDP, and D-dimer. ... i.d. ... Most dogs with DIC die as a result of renal or pulmonary dysfunction (C. ... htm>
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