Cardiovascular Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to collect and assess information on safety and efficacy of fondaparinux in patients undergoing general surgery of the lower limb at high risk of developing venous thromboembolism.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients undergoing general surgery of the lower limb at high risk for venous thromboembolism
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of fondaparinux * Patients with bleeding (bleeding in important organs, sucn as retroperitoneal bleed) * Patients with acute bacterial endocarditis * Patients with severe renal impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of adverse events in Japanese subjects undergoing general surgery of the lower limb treated with fondaparinux | 1 month |
| Presence of absence of venous thromboembolism after treatment of fondaparinux | 1 month |
| Occurrence of adverse events of bleeding | 1 month |