Key result
Low molecular weight heparin appears more effective than unfractionated heparin for VTE prophylaxis in non-orthopedic surgery, and aspirin is an option for major orthopedic surgery.
Why the study?
Perioperative medicine continues to evolve as new literature emerges, warranting an update on venous thromboembolism prevention in surgical patients.
What are the updated recommendations for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in surgical patients?
Population
Surgical patients
Design
Review
Authors
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May support LMWH preference in non-orthopedic and aspirin in orthopedic surgery; leaves open need for confirmatory RCTs.
What are the updated recommendations for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in surgical patients?
This review updates clinical practice for VTE prophylaxis in surgical patients, highlighting the superiority of LMWH over UFH in non-orthopedic surgery and the role of aspirin in orthopedic surgery.
Segon et al. (2020) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism in surgical patients. Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis was evaluated. Low molecular weight heparin appears more effective than unfractionated heparin for VTE prophylaxis in non-orthopedic surgery, and aspirin is an option for major orthopedic surgery.
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