Blood thinner dilemma: delaying hip surgery may raise death risk in seniors

NCT ID NCT06382584

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study reviewed records of 610 elderly patients (over 65) on blood thinners who had hip fracture surgery. Researchers wanted to see how long surgery was delayed to avoid bleeding and whether that delay affected survival. The goal is to find the safest way to manage these medications before surgery.

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Locations

  • CHU de NIMES

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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