Large Risk Reduction For Rivaroxaban In Blood Clot Prevention

Large Risk Reduction For Rivaroxaban In Blood Clot Prevention

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Bengt Eriksson REFERENCE: Abstract 6, American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, December 8-11 2007, Atlanta BENGT ERIKSSON, Gothenburg University In a large phase III trial of patients having a h

Bengt Eriksson

Bengt Eriksson

REFERENCE: Abstract 6, American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, December 8-11 2007, AtlantaBENGT ERIKSSON, Gothenburg UniversityIn a large phase III trial of patients having a hip replacement, the oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban has shown significant benefit when compared to enoxaparin. Derek Thorne heard more fromBengt Erikssonof Gothenburg University.

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