title: Dabigatran offers the simplest solution for thromboprophylaxis after orthopaedic surgery in patients allergic to low-molecular-weight heparins.
authors.forename: Pilar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Garcia-Ortega
authors.forename: Jordi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Asencio
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D001562:Benzimidazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000069604:Dabigatran; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011725:Pyridines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D001562:Benzimidazoles; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D011725:Pyridines; D000069604:Dabigatran