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Enoxaparin superior to warfarin in prevention of venous thromboembolism after primary TKA
September 2014
Enoxaparin superior to warfarin in prevention of venous thromboembolism after primary TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prevention of venous thromboembolic disease following primary total knee arthroplasty. A randomized, multicenter, open-label, parallel-group comparison of enoxaparin and warfarin
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Jun;83-A(6):900-6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
349 patients undergoing knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive thromboprophylaxis with enoxaparin or warfarin postoperatively. Patients were assessed for venous thromboembolism defined as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary vein thrombosis. Enoxaparin was significantly more effective than adjusted‐dose warfarin in reducing the occurrence of asymptomatic venous thromboembolism, including proxi...
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