Plasma D-dimer is not useful in the prediction of deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty in patients using rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis

Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication following total joint replacement. The use of rivaroxaban, a highly selective and direct factor Xa inhibitor, has been used widely as a safe and efficacious way to prevent VTE after total joint replacements. However, little i...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Ta Wu, Bradley Chen, Jun-Wen Wang, Shih-Hsiang Yen, Chung-Cheng Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0883-1