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Early Fibrinogen Predicts DVT Risk After Hip Fracture
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Katrina Thornber
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A retrospective study has identified that elevated fibrinogen levels measured within 24 hours of admission can predict the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in elderly hip fracture patients. The study suggests that combining fibrinogen with other markers improves diagnostic accuracy.
EARLY fibrinogen measurement was associated with an increased risk of deep venous thrombosis in older adults admitted with hip fracture, according to a new retrospective cohort study.
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