What conditions could cause false positive D-Dimer results when suspecting pulmonary embolism? (Medscape AI)

https://www.medscape.com/ai-search?query=What%20conditions%20could%20cause%20false%20positive%20D-Dimer%20results%20when%20suspecting%20pulmonary%20embolism%3F&ecd=mkm_ret_260115_mscpmrk_pulm_respiratory-illnesses_etid8028301&uac=148436CN&impID=8028301 False-positive elevations of D-dimer are common because any process that activates coagulation and fibrinolysis can raise levels.