Kosin Med J.  2023 Dec;38(4):229-230. 10.7180/kmj.23.155.

The old biomarkers you know are still useful: D-dimer and troponin I

• Lee S

• KMID: 2549494
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.23.155

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