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Abstract 14540: Discharge Pharmacological Prophylaxis and 90-Day 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 and TKR) is a major patient safety threat. We sought to report trends in the selection of prophylaxis agents at th...

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

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

Key concepts: Medicine, Venous thromboembolism, Total hip replacement, Knee replacement, Hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Hospital discharge, Surgery

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