Question
- What is the clinical evidence for the use of acetylsalicylic acid for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing total hip or total knee replacement?
Key Message
Two systematic reviews, two randomized controlled trials, and two non-randomized studies were identified regarding the use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in patients undergoing total hip or total knee replacement.