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Dalteparin was at least as effective as UFH for VTE prevention in critically ill patients, with similar costs

Stephen M. Pastores, FACP, FCCP, FCCM; Maria T. DeSancho, MD, MSc

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Fowler RA, Mittmann N, Geerts W, et al; Canadian Critical Care Trials Group; Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group. Cost-effectiveness of dalteparin vs unfractionated heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in critically ill patients. JAMA. 2014;312:2135-45. 25362228

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In critically ill medical–surgical patients, what is the cost-effectiveness of dalteparin compared with unfractionated heparin (UFH) for prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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Pastores SM, DeSancho MT. Dalteparin was at least as effective as UFH for VTE prevention in critically ill patients, with similar costs. Ann Intern Med. 2015;162:JC13. doi: 10.7326/ACPJC-2015-162-6-013

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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2015;162(6):JC13.

DOI: 10.7326/ACPJC-2015-162-6-013

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