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. 2021 Dec 1;29(1):123–124. doi: 10.1111/acem.14417
NNT Color recommendation Yellow (Unclear if benefits)
Summary Heading Higher‐dose anticoagulation did not improve survival and increased bleeding, but decreased venous thromboembolism
Benefits in NNT

No benefit in all‐cause mortality

1 in 45 were helped (reduced venous thromboembolism)

Benefits in Percentages (absolute risk reduction)

No benefit in all‐cause mortality, stroke, myocardial infarction, systemic arterial embolism

2.2% lower risk of venous thromboembolism

Harms in NNT (NNH)

1 in 101 were harmed (increased risk of major bleeding)

1 in 18 were harmed (increased risk of any bleeding)

Harms in Percentages

1% increased risk of major bleeding

5.3% increased risk of any bleeding

Efficacy Endpoints All‐cause mortality, venous thromboembolism, stroke, myocardial infarction, systemic arterial embolism
Harm Endpoints Major bleeding, any bleeding
Who was in the studies 7 trials of 5,145 hospitalized patients with COVID‐19