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Thrombotic and thromboembolic events were not associated with tranexamic acid in three large randomized controlled trials AB Alexandra M. P. Brito Melbourne Health JK James E. Kenny Tufts University BM Biswadev Mitra
See all Key Points The aim is to examine the relationship between tranexamic acid and thrombotic or thromboembolic events. Sub-analysis of multiple large randomized controlled trials. No significant association found between tranexamic acid and thrombotic events. No significant association found between tranexamic acid and thromboembolic events. Abstract Sub-analysis of randomized controlled trials; Level II.
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