D-dimers may be elevated in which of the following?

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D-dimers are byproducts of fibrin degradation, and elevated levels indicate recent or ongoing activation of the coagulation system. Deep vein thrombosis is a common cause of an elevated D-dimer level as it results in the activation of the clotting cascade. Sickle cell disease (A), Glanzmann's thrombasthenia (B), and Bernard-Soulier syndrome (D) are not typically associated with elevated D-dimer levels.

D-Dimers May Be Elevated in Which of the Following