Randomized Clinical Trial of Aspirin as Prophylaxis for Thromboembolism in Hip Arthroplasty
Raul Carneiro Lins,
Epitacio Rolim Filho,
Yago Andrade Lima
et al.
Abstract:Objective: This study aims to evaluate aspirin as a chemical prophylaxis (200 mg) in total hip arthroplasty. Methods: the study compared two groups and used ultrasonography (USG) to screen for low-deep venous thrombosis. Group 1 received 600 mg (control), and Group 2 received 200 mg of (intervention), associated with the use of elastic compression stockings and early walking Results: fourteen patients were allocated to Group A (200mg), and 16 to Group B (600mg); in group A (200mg), 3 cases with thrombus belo… Show more
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