Journal article
Efficacy and safety of fondaparinux for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in older acute medical patients: randomised placebo controlled trial
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy and safety of the anticoagulant fondaparinux in older acute medical inpatients at moderate to high risk of venous thromboembolism.
DESIGN: Double blind randomised placebo controlled trial.
Authors
Cohen AT; Davidson BL; Gallus AS; Lassen MR; Prins MH; Tomkowski W; Turpie AGG; Egberts JFM; Lensing AWA
Journal
The BMJ, Vol. 332, No. 7537,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
February 11, 2006
DOI
10.1136/bmj.38733.466748.7c
ISSN
0959-8138