WARFARIN SODIUM VERSUS LOW-DOSE HEPARIN IN THE LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF VENOUS THROMBOSIS
WARFARIN SODIUM VERSUS LOW-DOSE HEPARIN IN THE LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF VENOUS THROMBOSIS
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DOI:
10.1056/nejm197910183011602
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发表时间:
1979-01-01
影响因子:
158.5
通讯作者:
ARMSTRONG, P
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作者:
HULL, R;DELMORE, T;ARMSTRONG, P
Acute deep-vein thrombosis is usually treated with i.v. heparin for a number of days, then with oral anticoagulants for weeks-months. Adjusted-dose warfarin sodium was compared with fixed low-dose s.c. heparin in the prevention of recurrent deep-vein thrombosis. Patients (68) with acute deep-vein thrombosis confirmed by venography were treated with i.v. heparin and then randomized to secondary prophylaxis. Of 35 patients, 9 receiving s.c. heparin, but none of 33 receiving warfarin sodium had new episodes of objectively documented venous thromboembolism (P = 0.001). Of patients on warfarin sodium, 7 experienced bleeding complications (of which 4 were major), as compared with no patients receiving s.c. heparin (P < 0.005). Adjusted-dose warfarin sodium is more effective than low-dose s.c. heparin in preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism, but its use is accompanied by a significant risk of bleeding.