Primary thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory symptomatic patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the search for strategies to improve outcomes in affected individuals, including those initially managed in outpatient settings. Thromboembolic events have been reported as a concerning complication.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate efficacy and safety of primary thromboprophylaxis in outpatients with COVID-19. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022362776).

Methods

The study adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed/MEDLINE, ClinicalTrials.gov, and OVID/Embase and CENTRAL from Cochrane for studies up to December 11, 2023, without language restrictions. Randomized controlled tri

SUBMITTER: Di Vece D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652863 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature