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Table 4 D-dimer changes before and after PICC insertion

From: Peripherally inserted central venous catheter in upper extremities leads to an increase in D-dimer and deep vein thrombosis in lower extremities

 

N

D-dimer (mg/L)

t

P

Before PICC insertion

92

0.86 ± 0.84

-7.07

0.000

After PICC insertion

92

1.78 ± 1.45

  1. Note: PICC refers to peripherally inserted central venous catheter