Why the study?
Do anticoagulants reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with myocardial infarction?
Population
51 patients admitted to a coronary intensive care unit, including 42 with confirmed myocardial infarction.
Comparison
Anticoagulants (n=27) vs No anticoagulants (n=15)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Anticoagulant therapy was associated with lower DVT rates post-MI; leaves open whether routine use improves outcomes.
Do anticoagulants reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with myocardial infarction?
Anticoagulant therapy is associated with a markedly lower incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients admitted with myocardial infarction.
Pussell et al. (1972) studied this question.
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