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Comparative effectiveness of newer oral anticoagulants and standard anticoagulant regimens for thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement

Venous thromboembolic (VTE) events are important causes of morbidity in elective total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) procedures. Current guidelines recommend thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing THR or TKR, although the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) gu...

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Main Authors: Adam, Soheir S., McDuffie, Jennifer R. (Author), Lachiewicz, Paul F. (Author), Ortel, Thomas L. (Author)
Corporate Authors: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham VA Medical Center Evidence-based Synthesis Program Center, Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (U.S.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Services Research & Development Service [2012], 2012
Series:Evidence-based synthesis program
Subjects:
Anticoagulants / Administration & Dosage
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Venous Thromboembolism / Drug Therapy
United States
Administration, Oral
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Adverse Effects
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Adverse Effects
Anticoagulants / Therapeutic Use
Venous Thromboembolism / Prevention & Control
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references

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