PEPPER is a randomized study comparing the three most commonly used anticoagulants in North America in patients who have elected to undergo primary or revision hip or knee joint replacement surgery. The anticoagulants being compared are enteric coated aspirin, low intensity warfarin, and rivaroxaban.
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Aggregate primary clinical endpoints of all-cause mortality plus PE and DVT
Timeframe: Within 6 months of operation
The frequency and nature of bleeding complications
Timeframe: Within 6 months of operation
Specific Joint Function
Timeframe: Within 6 months of operation
Patient Well- Being
Timeframe: Within 6 months of operation