Diagnostic Value of D-dimer/Fibrinogen Ratio in Patients With Acute Aortic Dissection
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Aortic Dissection
- Sponsor
- Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
- Enrollment
- 159
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Acute aortic dissection
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Acute aortic dissection is rare but potentially life-threatening disease with an incidence of 5-30 cases per million, annually. Therefore prompt diagnosis is crucial. D-dimer values have been shown to be useful in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection. Fibrinogen levels have been shown to be low, normal or high in individuals with acute aortic dissection. This study aims to investigate whether D-dimer/fibrinogen ratio can be valuable for diagnosis of acute aortic dissection.
Investigators
Ahmet Can Topcu
Director of Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosis of acute aortic dissection
- •Diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism
- •Diagnosis of non-cardiac chest pain
Exclusion Criteria
- •Any etiology of chest pain other than acute aortic dissection, acute pulmonary embolism, or non-cardiac chest pain
- •Participants who do not give consent for enrollment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Acute aortic dissection
Time Frame: 24 hours
Diagnosis of acute aortic dissection confirmed by contrast enhanced computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, echocardiography or aortography