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Figure 3: Analysis <strong>of</strong> VTE recurrence (primary efficacy outcome) across <strong>the</strong> pre-specified<br />

subgroups in EINSTEIN-DVT (reproduction <strong>of</strong> Figure 8, Page 56 in MS) 1<br />

As would be expected, generally <strong>the</strong> subgroup analyses shows that smaller patient numbers increased<br />

<strong>the</strong> uncertainty around point estimates, although <strong>the</strong>re was generally a lack <strong>of</strong> power to make<br />

definitive conclusions. In addition, <strong>the</strong> following observations were made;<br />

Age: <strong>the</strong>re is a point estimate trend towards increasing efficacy with increasing age.<br />

Weight: <strong>the</strong>re is a point estimate trend towards decreasing efficacy with increasing weight.<br />

Intended duration <strong>of</strong> anticoagulation. There is a numerical trend towards greater efficacy with<br />

increasing intended <strong>treatment</strong> duration. VTE recurrence HR point estimate is >1 (i.e. favours<br />

enoxaparin) in <strong>the</strong> 3 month intended <strong>treatment</strong> duration group, but with large uncertainty. The 12<br />

month intended <strong>treatment</strong> duration group appears to experience greater efficacy in terms <strong>of</strong> VTE<br />

recurrence, with rivaroxaban being favoured in this group. In response to <strong>the</strong> ERG’s request <strong>for</strong><br />

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