Is a D-dimer level of over 800 ng/mL considered elevated?
Disease description:
Recently, I took my grandfather for a physical examination, and the test results showed his D-dimer level was over 800 ng/mL. Is a D-dimer level above 800 considered elevated?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Kou Linlin
D-dimer levels are considered significantly elevated. If left untreated for a prolonged period, this condition predisposes the body to thrombus formation—particularly cerebral thrombosis and myocardial infarction—posing substantial health risks. Therefore, it is detrimental to overall health and necessitates early initiation of anticoagulant and lipid-lowering therapies to prevent adverse health effects. Should thrombosis develop, prompt hospitalization is required for timely thrombolytic therapy.
