Why the study?
Do intermittent pneumatic compression and novel oral anticoagulants prevent venous thromboembolism in at-risk surgical patients?
Population
Patients at risk for venous thromboembolism, including orthopedic surgery and very-high-risk surgical patients
Comparison
Intermittent pneumatic compression and novel… vs Traditional anticoagulants including vitamin K…
Design
Review
Authors
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May guide prophylaxis choice in very-high-risk surgery and favor NOACs for convenience; leaves open need for head-to-head RCTs.
Do intermittent pneumatic compression and novel oral anticoagulants prevent venous thromboembolism in at-risk surgical patients?
New oral anticoagulants and intermittent pneumatic compression offer effective and convenient strategies for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in high-risk surgical patients.
Joseph A. Caprini (2009) studied this question.
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