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Venous thromboembolism - dabigatran (TA157) |
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venous thromboembolism
Fast, easy summary view of NICE guidance on 'venous thromboembolism'
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Dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults
Dabigatran etexilate is recommended as a possible treatment to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in adults who have surgery to replace their hip or knee joint.
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Visit the NICE Pathway: venous thromboembolism
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This page was last updated: 12 December 2011
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