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Extended duration rivaroxaban versus short-term enoxaparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip arthroplasty: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial

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Extended thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban was significantly more effective than short-term enoxaparin plus placebo for the prevention of venous thromboembolism, including symptomatic events, in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
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This article is published in The Lancet.The article was published on 2008-07-05. It has received 1065 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Rivaroxaban & Enoxaparin sodium.

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Prevention of VTE in Nonsurgical Patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines

TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on optimal prophylaxis to reduce postoperative pulmonary embolism and DVT following major orthopedic surgery, and suggest the use of low-molecular-weight heparin in preference to the other agents we have recommended as alternatives.
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Prevention of VTE in Orthopedic Surgery Patients

TL;DR: Optimal strategies for thromboprophylaxis after major orthopedic surgery include pharmacologic and mechanical approaches.
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Rivaroxaban in Patients with a Recent Acute Coronary Syndrome

TL;DR: In patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome, rivaroxaban reduced the risk of the composite end point of death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, or stroke in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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TL;DR: The risk factors for VTE among hospitalized patients are outlined, the efficacy and safety of alternative prophylaxis regimens are reviewed, and recommendations regarding the most suitable prophymic regimens based on the estimated risk are provided.
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Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism : The Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy

TL;DR: This article discusses the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is part of the Seventh American College of Chest Physicians Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: Evidence-Based Guidelines.

Making health care safer: a critical analysis of patient safety practices.

TL;DR: This project aimed to collect and critically review the existing evidence on practices relevant to improving patient safety and identify practices with the strongest supporting evidence that decrease the risks associated with hospitalization, critical care, or surgery.
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Prevention of venous thromboembolism.

TL;DR: Estimates of risk and a summary of effective prophylaxis methods are provided such that physicians can tailor an individual patient's proPHylaxis regimen to maximize DVT risk reduction in the safest and most cost-effective manner.
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Prevention of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis with low dose aspirin: Pulmonary Embolism Prevention (PEP) trial

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TL;DR: In this article, a meta-analysis of their results indicated reductions in the risks of deep-vein thrombosis and of pulmonary embolism in various high-risk groups.
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