July 2020 PMID 32665858

D-dimer as a biomarker for disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients: a case control study.

Yumeng Yao, Jiatian Cao, Qingqing Wang, Qingfeng Shi, Kai Liu, Zhe Luo, Xiang Chen, Sisi Chen, Kaihuan Yu, Zheyong Huang, Bijie Hu

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41
Peak: 8 in Jul 2020
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

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Total likes

102

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a shared acceptance of the study’s insights, with comments like 'D-dimer correlates with severity' and questions about its prognostic value. Words such as 'strong biomarker' and 'predictive model' demonstrate a focus on clinical relevance and potential impact, indicating an overall moderate but meaningful engagement with the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, highlighting D-dimer's potential as a prognostic marker for severe COVID-19 outcomes.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, mentioning the biomarker and possible clinical implications without deep technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference the study and potential applications, indicating some level of analytical engagement but limited in-depth discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

There is general recognition that the research could influence clinical practices and understanding of COVID-19 severity.

Abstract in brief

  • This study analyzed the relationship between D-dimer levels and COVID-19 severity and mortality, finding that higher D-dimer levels upon hospital admission are strongly associated with increased risk of death.
  • A D-dimer level of 20 mg/L was identified as a key cutoff point, with levels above this significantly increasing the odds of mortality, as shown by statistical analysis.
  • The research suggests that D-dimer can be used as a biomarker to predict disease severity and patient outcomes, with levels correlating to both clinical and radiological severity of COVID-19.

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Evidence Challenge
@dense_evi · X

@GoodierSg @judysimpson222 @SteDaniels84 @TheFreds If that's true (evidence?) then that's very bad news for Covid sufferers. High levels of D-Dimer are associated with Covid severity. By contrast, Long Covid usually displays obvious organ damage. https://t.co/KjfrHGjfpS

Jul 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,558 followers View post →
Scott Bross DPT, CCS
@SEBross216 · X

I was just thinking today about the d-dimer and if it could be used in a predictive model. Looks like this was a retrospective design, would love to see replication. @ptreviewer @Dr_Ridge_DPT @bartlop https://t.co/yoa45Vxkuv

Jul 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 97 followers View post →
NC
@nchambers2 · X

D-dimer as a biomarker for disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients: a case control study | Journal of Intensive Care | Full Text https://t.co/d5vJ0x2ET9

Apr 9, 2021 · 1 like · 2,382 followers View post →
Vatsal Trivedi
@VatsalTrivediMD · X

@DoyleLeilani At least the D-dimer has some prognostic value https://t.co/1eDGEnjpXh

Oct 2, 2020 · 1 like · 908 followers View post →
Matthew
@MatthewDavidH · X

@zeynep For instance, this July 2020 paper found D-dimer (a standard lab test for abnormal clotting) was a very strong biomarker for COVID-19 disease severity. https://t.co/15UtjfrzBy

Apr 15, 2021 · 1 like · 595 followers View post →
amanda ☆ 100% eat ass
@gaywalking · X

If you're worried about blood clots from the covid vaccine, let me be the first to tell you that a nearly universal sign of severe covid is increased risk or presence of blood clots. https://t.co/z9F4AHHyck

Jul 13, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 311 followers View post →

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RT @gaywalking: If you're worried about blood clots from the covid vaccine, let me be the first to tell you that a nearly universal sign of…

Jul 13, 2021 · 1 share · 395 followers View post →
amanda ☆ 100% eat ass
@gaywalking · X

If you're worried about blood clots from the covid vaccine, let me be the first to tell you that a nearly universal sign of severe covid is increased risk or presence of blood clots. https://t.co/z9F4AHHyck

Jul 13, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 311 followers View post →
Evidence Challenge
@dense_evi · X

@GoodierSg @judysimpson222 @SteDaniels84 @TheFreds If that's true (evidence?) then that's very bad news for Covid sufferers. High levels of D-Dimer are associated with Covid severity. By contrast, Long Covid usually displays obvious organ damage. https://t.co/KjfrHGjfpS

Jul 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,558 followers View post →
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May 3, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →
Dr Sharma
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Apr 26, 2021 · 239 followers View post →
Matthew
@MatthewDavidH · X

@zeynep For instance, this July 2020 paper found D-dimer (a standard lab test for abnormal clotting) was a very strong biomarker for COVID-19 disease severity. https://t.co/15UtjfrzBy

Apr 15, 2021 · 1 like · 595 followers View post →
NC
@nchambers2 · X

D-dimer as a biomarker for disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients: a case control study | Journal of Intensive Care | Full Text https://t.co/d5vJ0x2ET9

Apr 9, 2021 · 1 like · 2,382 followers View post →
Chris Gray
@cgraydoc · X

@DurrantNiall You joke but https://t.co/LWwncxoyYY).

Mar 10, 2021 · 1,472 followers View post →
M.Adisen
@mhmtdsn · X

D-dimer https://t.co/VM4NODD57V

Nov 22, 2020 · 68 followers View post →
Vatsal Trivedi
@VatsalTrivediMD · X

@DoyleLeilani At least the D-dimer has some prognostic value https://t.co/1eDGEnjpXh

Oct 2, 2020 · 1 like · 908 followers View post →
CTK Biotech
@CTK_Biotech · X

A recent study has shown D-dimer as a biomarker for disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients. Read more here: https://t.co/0AOztAeNIw https://t.co/1xoGJAA8Ev

Sep 15, 2020 · 1 like · 192 followers View post →
Kyle Ridgeway
@Dr_Ridge_DPT · X

RT @SEBross216: I was just thinking today about the d-dimer and if it could be used in a predictive model. Looks like this was a retrospect…

Jul 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 10,099 followers View post →
Olga Vasovic
@Olga_Vasovic · X

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Jul 30, 2020 · 55 followers View post →
Angela Campbell, DPT, CCS
@2inspire4more · X

RT @SEBross216: I was just thinking today about the d-dimer and if it could be used in a predictive model. Looks like this was a retrospect…

Jul 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 302 followers View post →
Scott Bross DPT, CCS
@SEBross216 · X

I was just thinking today about the d-dimer and if it could be used in a predictive model. Looks like this was a retrospective design, would love to see replication. @ptreviewer @Dr_Ridge_DPT @bartlop https://t.co/yoa45Vxkuv

Jul 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 97 followers View post →
RT
@bimal2378 · X

D-dimer as a biomarker for disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients: a case control study. Level of more than 2 MG/ L has close to 90 % sensitivity for bad prognosis https://t.co/eIzIwYwiEy

Jul 28, 2020 · 38 followers View post →
Michèle Drechsler
@mdrechsler · X

RT @veselov78: https://t.co/GUq1H024jl D-dimer is commonly elevated in patients with COVID-19. D-dimer levels correlate with disease severi…

Jul 13, 2020 · 1 share · 22,141 followers View post →
A1sndr78
@A1sndr78 · X

https://t.co/GUq1H024jl D-dimer is commonly elevated in patients with COVID-19. D-dimer levels correlate with disease severity and are a reliable prognostic marker for in-hospital mortality in patients admitted for COVID-19.

Jul 13, 2020 · 1 share · 320 followers View post →
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