There was a non-significant 26% reduction in venous thromboembolism (6% vs. 8%) in patients given fondaparinux vs. enoxaparin. The groups did not differ with regard to death and bleeding.
Although the trial did not detect a significant benefit of fondaparinux over enoxaparin it suggests that further, more powerful, trials may be required to settle the issue. Fondaparinux appears to be a safe drug.
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