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Asymptomatic DVT reduced, no reduction in symptomatic VTE with LMWH vs control in knee arthroscopy
July 2018
Asymptomatic DVT reduced, no reduction in symptomatic VTE with LMWH vs control in knee arthroscopy
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy and safety of low-molecular-weight heparin after knee arthroscopy: A meta-analysis
PLoS One. 2018 Jun 21;13(6):e0197868Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seven randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which compared the efficacy and safety events between low molecular weight heparin and control for thromboprophylaxis in knee arthroscopy. Among pooled efficacy analyses, the only significant difference observed was a lower incidence of asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis among those administered LMWH; incidence of symptomatic ve...
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