| Low-molecular weight heparin for pulmonary embolism: a shot in the dark? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15966624 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Both meta-analyses included large numbers of patients from randomized controlled trials with objectively diagnosed PE or VTE. Quinlan has the advantage of only including trials of patients with documented PE, which more closely pertains to the patient in the clinical question. The study was of excellent quality and showed no difference in rates of recurrent PE or mortality. It supports a trend towards a decrease in recurrent PE with the use of LMWH vs. UFH, without an increased rate of adverse events. The study by van Dongen et al further supports the use of LMWH in the combined group of patients with PE or DVT. Van Dongen shows a decrease in any symptomatic VTE, major bleeding, and all cause mortality in this group. |
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Authors:
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Mihailo Lalich; David A Feldstein |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin Volume: 104 ISSN: 1098-1861 ISO Abbreviation: WMJ Publication Date: 2005 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-21 Completed Date: 2005-07-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9716054 Medline TA: WMJ Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 9-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Accidental Falls Aged Anticoagulants / therapeutic use* Female Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use* Hip Fractures / etiology, surgery Humans Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy*, etiology |
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0/Anticoagulants; 0/Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight |
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