Aspirin or Rivaroxaban for VTE Prophylaxis after Hip or Knee Arthroplasty

Deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (collectively known as venous thromboembolism) are well-recognized complications after total hip or total knee arthroplasty. The perioperative administration of anticoagulant prophylaxis has proved to reduce the rates of death and complications associated…

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