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    • Pharmacology

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    • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious complication after hip replacement surgery.
    • Identifying high-risk patients is crucial for effective prevention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of low-dose heparin in preventing pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing hip replacement.
    • To compare PE incidence in treated versus untreated high-risk patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative study involving 177 high-risk patients receiving low-dose heparin and 236 controls.
    • Diagnosis of PE confirmed using clinical signs, ECG, radiography, serum enzymes, and blood gas analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Pulmonary embolism occurred in 1.69% of patients treated with heparin.
    • In the control group, PE incidence was 9.74%.

    Conclusions:

    • Low-dose heparin is effective in preventing pulmonary embolism in high-risk patients undergoing hip replacement.
    • Heparin prophylaxis significantly lowers PE rates in this patient population.