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Bleeding complications during study treatment of older (≥60 years) medical patients randomised to the anticoagulant fondaparinux or placebo
| Bleeding complication | Fondaparinux group (n=425) | Placebo group (n=414) |
|---|---|---|
| Major bleeding: | ||
| Fatal | 0 | 0 |
| Requiring surgical intervention | 0 | 0 |
| In a critical location | 0 | 0 |
| Overt bleeding plus a decrease in haemoglobin concentration ≥20 g/L (<48 hours) or transfusion of ≥2 units | 1 | 1 |
| Total No (%) | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.2) |
| Minor bleeding | 11 (2.6) | 4 (1.0) |
