Journal article
Prevention of thromboembolic complications in patients with superficial-vein thrombosis given rivaroxaban or fondaparinux: the open-label, randomised, non-inferiority SURPRISE phase 3b trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Superficial-vein thrombosis can lead to deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Rivaroxaban, an oral factor Xa inhibitor, might simplify treatment compared with fondaparinux because it does not require daily subcutaneous injection and is cheaper. We compared efficacy outcomes in patients with superficial-vein thrombosis and additional risk factors given either rivaroxaban or fondaparinux to assess whether rivaroxaban is …
Authors
Beyer-Westendorf J; Schellong SM; Gerlach H; Rabe E; Weitz JI; Jersemann K; Sahin K; Bauersachs R; investigators S
Journal
The Lancet Haematology, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. e105–e113
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2017
DOI
10.1016/s2352-3026(17)30014-5
ISSN
2352-3026