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Prevention of major venous thromboembolism following total hip or knee replacement: a randomized comparison of low-molecular-weight heparin with unfractionated heparin (ECHOS Trial).

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Author(s):
Haas, S; Breyer, HG; Bacher, HP; Fareed, J; Misselwitz, F; Victor, N; Weber, J
Abstract:
AIM: Venous thromboembolism remains a frequent complication after total hip or knee replacement surgery despite routine prophylaxis. However, the ability of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis to prevent major venous thromboembolism, defined as proximal deep vein thrombosis, and/or pulmonary embolism, and/or death, has not been previously validated. METHODS: In a double-blind randomized study, 2018 patients, undergoing either total hip or knee replacement surgery, were allocated to receive subcutan...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Int Angiol
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
25
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
335-42
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17164738
Print-ISSN:
0392-9590
TUM Institution:
Institut für Experimentelle Onkologie und Therapieforschung
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