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Uncertainties on the prognostic value of D‐dimers in COVID‐19 patients
Author(s): ,
Jean‐Christophe Gris
Affiliations:
Department of Haematology, Nîmes University Hospital
Jean‐Christophe Gris, M.D., Ph.D., Consultations et Laboratoire d’Hématologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, GHU Caremeau, Place du Pr. Robert Debré, F‐30029, Nîmes cédex 9, France
Isabelle Quéré
,
Isabelle Quéré
Affiliations:
Antonia Pérez‐Martin
,
Antonia Pérez‐Martin
Affiliations:
Jean‐Yves Lefrant
,
Jean‐Yves Lefrant
Affiliations:
Albert Sotto
Albert Sotto
Affiliations:
ISTH Academy. Gris J. 04/28/20; 297673
Prof. Jean-Christophe Gris
Prof. Jean-Christophe Gris
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Abstract
We read with great interest the paper by Zhang and colleagues [1], describing the predictive value of D‐dimers tested on admission on in‐hospital mortality in patients with Covid‐19. These interesting results may supply an easy‐to practice laboratory marker to clinical teams managing the patients. However, a number of uncertainties must be mentioned.

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