Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Mar 2011
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyIndividual patient data meta-analysis of enoxaparin vs. unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism prevention in medical patients.
Unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) are both recommended for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in hospitalized medical patients. ⋯ Enoxaparin significantly reduces VTE in hospitalized medical patients, compared with UFH, without increasing the risk for major bleeding, and was associated with a trend towards reduced all-cause mortality.