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- Title
Extended out-of-hospital low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis in patients after elective hip arthroplasty: a systematic review.
- Authors
Hull, R D; Pineo, G F; Stein, P D; Mah, A F; MacIsaac, S M; Dahl, O E; Butcher, M; Brant, R F; Ghali, W A; Bergqvist, D; Raskob, G E
- Abstract
Evidence-based medicine guidelines based on venographic end points recommend in-hospital prophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in patients having elective hip surgery. Emerging data suggest that out-of-hospital use may offer additional protection; however, uncertainty remains about the risk-benefit ratio. To provide clinicians with a practical pathway for translating clinical research into practice, we systematically reviewed trials comparing extended out-of-hospital LMWH prophylaxis versus placebo.
- Publication
Annals of internal medicine, 2001, Vol 135, Issue 10, p858
- ISSN
0003-4819
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.7326/0003-4819-135-10-200111200-00006