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Abstract 19075: In-hospital Pharmacological Prophylaxis and Outcomes for Venous Thromboembolism After Hip and Knee Replacements in Older Adults

Darae Ko, Alok Kapoor, Adam J. Rose, Amresh Hanchate, Donald M. Miller, Michael Winter, Joseph Palmisano, Lori Henault, Yorghos Tripodis, Anita Karcz, Elaine M. Hylek

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Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total hip and knee replacement (THR, TKR) is a major patient safety threat. We sought to report trends in the selection of prophylaxis agents during t...

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Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total hip and knee replacement (THR, TKR) is a major patient safety threat. We sought to report trends in the selection of prophylaxis agents during t...

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Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total hip and knee replacement (THR, TKR) is a major patient safety threat. We sought to report trends in the selection of prophylaxis agents during t...

Key concepts: Medicine, Venous thromboembolism, Knee replacement, Total hip replacement, Hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Physical therapy, Intensive care medicine

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