Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell

To D-dimer, or Not to D-dimer? That is the Question

March 10, 2026·35 min
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We are back with one of our favourite subjects—the D-dimer. In this episode, Ben reflects on a case involving a 26-year-old pregnant woman presenting with pleuritic chest pain. As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in this situation? As ever, we look into the reality of cognitive bias, the necessity of risk-taking, and the psychological weight of consultant-level decision-making. Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple ...

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