Effectiveness and Tolerability of Anticoagulants for Thromboprophylaxis after Major Joint Surgery: a Network Meta-Analysis

Background/Aims: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the most common complication after major joint surgery. VTE can easily develop into pulmonary embolism (PE), leading to cardiopulmonary dysfunction or sudden death. We aimed to comprehensively analyse the thromboprophylactic drugs that are used to pre...

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Main Authors: Zhen Wang, Jia Zheng, Yongqiang Zhao, Yungai Xiang, Xiao Chen, Yi Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2017-08-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/479840