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3.1.1 EINSTEIN-DVT Population<br />

Whilst <strong>the</strong> main inclusion criteria match <strong>the</strong> population as defined by NICE, <strong>the</strong> exclusion criteria<br />

mean that a number <strong>of</strong> small subgroups <strong>of</strong> patients are excluded from <strong>the</strong> evidence base.<br />

3.1.1.1 Excluded on basis <strong>of</strong> comorbidities or patient characteristics<br />

These include (taken from Table 10, page 40 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> MS) 1 :<br />

Additional indications <strong>for</strong> a vitamin K antagonist<br />

Creatinine clearance 3x upper limit <strong>of</strong> normal<br />

Contraindication to anticoagulation<br />

Bacterial endocarditis<br />

Active bleeding or a high risk <strong>of</strong> bleeding<br />

Systolic blood pressure >180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >110 mmHg<br />

Childbearing potential without proper contraceptive measures<br />

Pregnancy or breastfeeding<br />

Concomitant use <strong>of</strong> strong cytochrome P-450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g. human immunodeficiency<br />

virus, protease inhibitors or systemic ketoconazole) or inducers (e.g. rifampicin,<br />

carbamazepine or phenytoin)<br />

Participation in ano<strong>the</strong>r clinical trial within 30 days prior to screening<br />

Life expectancy <strong>of</strong> less than 3 months<br />

Pre-r<strong>and</strong>omisation <strong>the</strong>rapeutic doses <strong>of</strong> LMWH, fondaparinux or UH <strong>for</strong> more than 36 hours<br />

>1 single dose <strong>of</strong> vitamin K antagonist pre-r<strong>and</strong>omisation<br />

Thrombectomy, insertion <strong>of</strong> a vena cava filter or fibrinolytic agent <strong>for</strong> current episode <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>thrombosis</strong><br />

Contraindication to enoxaparin, warfarin or acenocoumarol<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se exclusions are in line with <strong>the</strong> licensing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> drug (i.e. creatinine clearance<br />

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