Why the study?
Does prophylactic low-dose heparin reduce mortality in general medical in-patients?
Population
1,358 consecutive patients admitted to the medical wards of an acute care hospital.
Comparison
Low-dose heparin 5000 U twice daily vs Control (no heparin treatment)
Design
RCT, Assigned by even-number or odd-number hospital records
Follow-up
Length of hospitalization
Authors
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Supports prophylactic low-dose heparin in general medical inpatients; confirms mortality benefit in this RCT.
Does prophylactic low-dose heparin reduce mortality in general medical in-patients?
Prophylactic low-dose heparin significantly reduces mortality in general medical in-patients.
Hillel Halkin (1982) studied this question.
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