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2 questions · 2 findings · 1 reviews · Gynaecological, Neuro-oncology and Orphan Cancer

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Low molecular weight heparin vs vitamin K antagonist (VKA)

All‐cause mortality (up to 3 months) · people with cancer with thrombosis prophylaxis and central venous catheters

Low‐molecular‐weight heparin (LMWH) showed no clear difference in all‐cause mortality (up to 3 months) compared with vitamin K antagonist (VKA) (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Anticoagulation for people with cancer and central venous catheters 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.94 [0.56, 1.59]
3 studies · 561 participants
Low

Low molecular weight heparin vs no LMWH

All‐cause mortality (up to 3 months) · people with cancer with thrombosis prophylaxis and central venous catheters

Low‐molecular‐weight heparin (LMWH) showed no clear difference in all‐cause mortality (up to 3 months) compared with no LMWH (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Anticoagulation for people with cancer and central venous catheters 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.82 [0.53, 1.26]
5 studies · 1236 participants
Low