TableĀ 2

Probability of being the most effective treatment in a new trial of all treatments

TreatmentProbability of being the most effective treatmentAbsolute risk of DVT (%)
No treatment0.0029.28
Thigh length stocking0.0413.76
Knee length stocking0.0222.01
Heparin0.029.88
Thigh length stocking plus heparin0.734.04
Knee length stocking plus heparin0.206.94
  • DVT, deep vein thrombosis.