Login / Signup

Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism Following Surgery for Hip Fracture in Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

En Lin GohPratha Kumari GurungShaocheng MaTimothy PilpelJames Henderson DaleAngela KannanSambandam Anand
Published in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2020)
In the present study of a carefully selected cohort of patients, the effect of DOACs in reducing the risk of VTE following surgery for hip fracture in the older adults was comparable to LMWH. However, a trend toward increased risk of hemorrhage was noted. Larger prospective studies will be required to identify patients who will benefit the most from treatment.
Keyphrases