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Table 1 Frequency distribution of indications for warfarinisation

From: Warfarin cessation is non-essential in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty—a case-control study

Indication for warfarin in the study group

Number (%) of the study group

History of atrial fibrillation

33 (54.1)

Previous venous thromboembolism

17 (27.9)

Cerebrovascular accident

3 (4.9)

Myocardial infarction

2 (3.3)

Valvular heart disease

2 (3.3)

Severe peripheral vascular disease

1 (1.6)

Paroxysmal atrial arrhythmia and pacemaker

1 (1.6)

Mechanical heart valve

1 (1.6)

Ischaemic heart disease

1 (1.6)