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Comparative Effectiveness of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Versus Unfractionated Heparin for Thromboembolism Prophylaxis for Medical Patients
BACKGROUND: Both unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) are approved for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis. Which agent is superior remains controversial.
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What's With All the UFH Infusions for Acute Pulmonary Embolism?
Unless a specific contraindication exists, professional guidelines recommend LMWH and DOACs over UFH for the majority of patients hospitalized for acute PE who are treated with parenteral ...
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Heparin Use in Children
There are two formulations of heparins, unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), used in clinical practice. Unfractionated heparin is used for both therapeutic ...
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Comparative Effectiveness of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Versus Unfractionated Heparin for Thromboembolism Prophylaxis for Medical Patients
Our final sample included 32,104 patients who received prophylaxis at 333 hospitals (see Supporting Information, e-Figure, in the online version of this article). Patient characteristics appear in ...