Table 2 Incidence of different thromboembolic events and their primary composite endpoint for the period before (Period 1, 2005–2007) and after (Period 2, 2012–2014) implementation of a goal-directed factor-based coagulation algorithm
Period 1 (2005–2007) n = 344 | Period 2 (2012–2014) n = 428 | |
|---|---|---|
Peripheral thrombosis | 16 (4.7%) | 30 (7.0%) |
Arterial embolism | 3 (0.9%) | 1 (0.2%) |
Pulmonary embolism | 6 (1.7%) | 11 (2.6%) |
Stroke | 1 (0.3%) | 2 (0.5%) |
Myocardial infarction | 0 | 5 (1.2%) |
Thromboembolic events | 25 (7.3%) | 42 (9.8%) |