D-dimer test and its significance

What is D-dimer test and how it is useful in assessing conditions like thrombosis and embolism? When a clot is dissolved , it produces fibrin degradation products and among them D-dimer is a protein that can be elevated in conditions like Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

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