Efficacy and safety of fondaparinux for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in older acute medical patients: randomised placebo controlled trial

Cohen, Alexander T; Davidson, Bruce L.; Gallus, Alexander; Lassen, Michael R.; Prins, Martin H.; Tomkowski, Witold; Turpie, Alexander G.G.; Egberts, Jan F M; Lensing, Anthonie W.A.

doi:10.1136/bmj.38733.466748.7c

articleBMJJan 26, 2006BRONZE OA

Efficacy and safety of fondaparinux for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in older acute medical patients: randomised placebo controlled trial

ATAlexander T Cohen BLBruce L. Davidson AGAlexander Gallus MRMichael R. Lassen MHMartin H. Prins

St. George's School · The King's College · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

Objective

To determine the efficacy and safety of the anticoagulant fondaparinux in older acute medical inpatients at moderate to high risk of venous thromboembolism.

Design

Double blind randomised placebo controlled trial.

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Keywords

Fondaparinux
Medicine
Placebo
Randomized controlled trial
Relative risk
Surgery
Pulmonary embolism
Anticoagulant

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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