Compounds generated within the body through the breakdown of blood clots (refer to blood clotting), such as when the body clears obstructed blood vessels. Assessments capable of detecting plasma D-dimers can be valuable in monitoring conditions like disseminated intravascular coagulation or in determining whether an individual might have experienced a pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. It’s important to note that these tests aren’t employed for definitive diagnosis or confirmation. However, the absence of plasma D-dimers might help exclude the possibility of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.