
Arthroplasty
Apixiban more effective than enoxaparin for prevention of postoperative thromboembolism
Lancet. 2010 Mar 6;375(9717):807-15.3057 patients scheduled for an elective unilateral or same-day bilateral total knee replacement were randomized to the drug used in prevention of venous thromboembolism, either oral apixiban or subcutaneous enoxaparin. 60 days after the final dose apixiban when compared to enoxaparin was found to be more effective in preventing thrombosis events, had lesser bleeding risks, and had the convenience of twice daily oral administration.
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