{
    "abstract": "D-dimer is now widely used as a coagulation marker. During pregnancy the D-dimer level increases until term even in uncomplicated pregnancies. The aim of the study was to establish the D-dimer immediately after delivery in uncomplicated pregnancies. A rapid immunoturbidimetric assay for D-dimer determination was employed in 100 consecutive deliveries. D-dimer level increased significantly in all women after delivery (increase from 1 to more than 10 times over the normal range).\nAn increase in fibrinolysis is associated with pregnancy and delivery, and D-dimer level must be interpreted only in association with other clinical, laboratory and instrumental methods when pathological conditions (e.g. pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or disseminated coagulation) are suspected.",
    "authors": [
        {
            "affiliation": "Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, City Hospital, Guastalla, Italy.",
            "firstname": "G",
            "initials": "G",
            "lastname": "Ghirardini"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "M",
            "initials": "M",
            "lastname": "Battioni"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "C",
            "initials": "C",
            "lastname": "Bertellini"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "R",
            "initials": "R",
            "lastname": "Colombini"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "R",
            "initials": "R",
            "lastname": "Colla"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "G",
            "initials": "G",
            "lastname": "Rossi"
        }
    ],
    "conclusions": "An increase in fibrinolysis is associated with pregnancy and delivery, and D-dimer level must be interpreted only in association with other clinical, laboratory and instrumental methods when pathological conditions (e.g. pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or disseminated coagulation) are suspected.",
    "copyrights": null,
    "doi": null,
    "journal": "Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology",
    "keywords": [],
    "methods": null,
    "publication_date": "2000-02-11",
    "pubmed_id": "10668159",
    "results": null,
    "title": "D-dimer after delivery in uncomplicated pregnancies.",
    "xml": "<Element 'PubmedArticle' at 0x788501dc7470>"
}