Aspirin for the Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolic Events in Orthopedic Surgery Patients: A Comparison of the AAOS and ACCP Guidelines with Review of the Evidence
@article{Stewart2013AspirinFT, title={Aspirin for the Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolic Events in Orthopedic Surgery Patients: A Comparison of the AAOS and ACCP Guidelines with Review of the Evidence}, author={David W. Stewart and Jessica E. Freshour}, journal={Annals of Pharmacotherapy}, year={2013}, volume={47}, pages={63 - 74} }
BACKGROUND The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) have both developed evidence-based guidelines to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in high-risk orthopedic surgery patients. Recent changes to these documents have brought them into agreement as to the inclusion of aspirin as an appropriate option for VTE prophylaxis in this patient population. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the appropriateness of aspirin to prevent VTE in high-risk…
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