Twice-daily low-dose aspirin is similar to enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after inpatient treatment for fracture (PREVENT CLOT)

Twice-daily low-dose aspirin is similar to enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after inpatient treatment for fracture (PREVENT CLOT)

Question Is twice-daily low-dose aspirin noninferior to a low-molecular-weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis after an extremity, acetabular, or pelvic fracture? Conclusion Aspirin is noninferior to enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis following inpatient treatment of a fracture. It is, of course, much cheaper, more…