Utility of D-dimers and intermediate-dose prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in critically ill patients with COVID-19

Increasing evidence indicates that hypercoagulability plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), contributing to macro- and microvascular thromboses [1,2]. It is of practical relevance to identify adequate diagnostic and prophylactic approaches to recognize and limit these complications. We report D-dimer performance in venous thromboembolism (VTE) diagnosis and the comparison of...