A synthetic pentasaccharide for the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis after total hip replacement
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A synthetic pentasaccharide named Org31540/SR90107A appears to be an effective anticoagulant for preventing deep vein thrombosis in patients who have had a hip replaced. Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the large veins of the leg.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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Fondaparinux compared with enoxaparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after hip-fracture surgery
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The anticoagulant drug fondaparinux can lower the risk of thromboembolism during hip surgery by over 50% compared to enoxaparin, according to a study of 1711 patients. Thromboembolism is the formation of a blood clot in the legs that can travel to the lungs. It is common in patients who have surgery for a hip fracture.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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Fondaparinux compared with enoxaparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after elective major knee surgery
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The anticoagulant drug fondaparinux can lower the risk of thromboembolism during knee surgery by over 50% compared to enoxaparin. Thromboembolism is the formation of a blood clot in the legs, which can travel to the lungs. It is common during orthopedic surgery.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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