Author
Dr. Michael S Shuler, et al.
Journal
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Volume 422
Summary
This study explores risk factors for pulmonary embolism after total hip or knee arthroplasty. Researchers found that abnormalities in plasminogen activator inhibitor activity, dilute Russell’s viper venom time, prothrombin time, and cholesterol levels were highly predictive of pulmonary embolism, suggesting these measures could help identify high-risk patients who may benefit from targeted prophylactic anticoagulation.