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Potential efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing thromboembolic events
October 2014
Potential efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing thromboembolic events
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Prevention of venous thromboembolic events with low-molecular-weight heparin in the non-major orthopaedic setting: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Arthroscopy. 2014 Aug;30(8):987-96Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Data from 14 Level I or Level II randomized controlled trials (N=4726) was gathered in this meta-analysis. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin venous thromboprophylaxis versus placebo/no treatment in non-major orthopaedic patients with transient reduced mobility. Findings indicated significant risk reduction of thromboembolic events with prophylactic lo...
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