D-dimer as a potential biomarker for the progression of COPD

Ming Zhang,Jie Zhang,Qiuhong Zhang,Xia Yang,Hu Shan,Zongjuan Ming,Haijuan Chen,Yanqin Liu,Jiafeng Yin,Yali Li

Clinica Chimica Acta（2016）

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Abstract

•D-dimer was assessed in COPD patients and well-matched control population.•D-dimer was significantly increased in COPD patients.•D-dimer was positively related to hsCRP in exacerbated and stable COPD.•D-dimer was negatively related to the severity of pulmonary function in stable COPD.

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Key words

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,D-dimer,C-reactive protein,Hypercoagulable state,Inflammation,Pulmonary function

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