Safety of low-molecular-weight heparin compared to unfractionated heparin in hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Safety of low-molecular-weight heparin compared to unfractionated heparin in hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) have been extensively studied and became the treatment of choice for several indications including pulmonary embolism. While their efficacy in hemodialysis is considered similar to unfractionated heparin (UFH), their safety remains controversi...

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Main Authors: Hind Harrak Lazrak, Émilie René, Naoual Elftouh, Martine Leblanc, Jean-Philippe Lafrance
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Bleeding
Chronic renal dialysis
Low molecular weight heparin
Meta-analysis
Systematic review
Unfractionated heparin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-017-0596-4

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