Acetylsalicylic acid for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis comparative clinical effectiveness and guidelines

The purpose of this report is to examine the comparative clinical effectiveness of acetylsalicylic acid versus low-molecular-weight heparin or factor Xa inhibitors, and evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of acetylsalicylic acid or low-molecular-weight heparin, for venous thromboembolism pro...

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Main Authors: Poitras, Veronica, Adcock, Lorna (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) CADTH November 14, 2017, 2017
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The purpose of this report is to examine the comparative clinical effectiveness of acetylsalicylic acid versus low-molecular-weight heparin or factor Xa inhibitors, and evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of acetylsalicylic acid or low-molecular-weight heparin, for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement surgeries
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