Why the study?
Does Warfarin reduce thromboembolic events compared to low-dose heparin or heparin plus hydrocortisone in patients undergoing total hip replacement?
Population
300 patients undergoing total hip replacement
Comparison
Warfarin vs Low-dose heparin or a combination of low-dose…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Warfarin may be associated with fewer thromboembolic events after hip replacement; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Does Warfarin reduce thromboembolic events compared to low-dose heparin or heparin plus hydrocortisone in patients undergoing total hip replacement?
Warfarin provides more effective thromboembolism prophylaxis than low-dose heparin or heparin plus hydrocortisone in patients undergoing total hip replacement.
Ritter et al. (1975) studied this question.
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