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Post covid high d dimer
My father age 48 diagnosed with corona one month back,now he is normal and no symptoms and perfectly fine.but 3days back in Blood test d dimer levels are 1440,,,LDH IS 239 ,so we consulted doctor and gave anti coagulation medicine.(no BP,no sugar)
1) dose high d dimer means high cholesterol?
2) can he eat chicken and mutton kheema?
3) what to avoid and what to include in dite?
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Dr. R.Vimalkumar
Cardiologist
15 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi, D dimer is not related to cholesterol. Its test to identify blood clotting and if its elevated in covid 19 he needs anticoagulation. He can take non vegetarian meals. He can take his regular diet as usual. Do the inflammatory marker tests as advised by your doctor and have regular follow up.
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