Abstract
Venous thromboembolism events (VTEs) prophylaxis after elective hip or knee replacement surgery is a subject of controversy. Three sets of guidelines (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)) on this topic have recently been updated.The guidelines have points in common: prophylaxis is necessary; it is recommended to combine mechanical and pharmacological prophylaxis in patients who have suffered a previous VTE, isolated mechanical measures and low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) are effective; the new oral anticoagulants (NOAC) and fondaparinux are effective drugs. There is some consensus in recommending regional anaesthesia, in advising against echography studies in asymptomatic patients, and in the promotion of early mobilisation of the patient.There is controversy over the most suitable pharmacological treatment and the time of starting, and the duration of this, as well as on vena cava filters (VCF), antiplatelet (AP) drugs, and VTE or bleeding risk factors.
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