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SUBMITTER: Venker BT
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5258767 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Venker Brett T BT Ganti Beejal R BR Lin Hannah H Lee Elizabeth D ED Nunley Ryan M RM Gage Brian F BF
The Journal of arthroplasty 20161005 2
<h4>Background</h4>Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and potentially fatal complication of arthroplasty.<h4>Methods</h4>We reviewed randomized trials to determine which anticoagulant has the best safety and efficacy in hip and knee arthroplasty patients. We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE through January 2016.<h4>Results</h4>Compared to enoxaparin (most commonly dosed 40 mg once daily), the relative risk (RR) of VTE was lowest for edoxaban 30 mg once daily (0.49; 95% confidence inter ...[more]