Effects of preinjury oral anticoagulants on the outcomes of traumatic brain injury in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Armin KaramianAli SeifiBrandon P Lucke-Wold

Published in: Brain injury (2024)

We found a lower risk of immediate ICH and surgical interventions as well as a shorter hospital stay in patients receiving DOACs compared to VKA users before the head injury.

Keyphrases

oral anticoagulants
traumatic brain injury
atrial fibrillation
direct oral anticoagulants
healthcare
physical activity
optic nerve
acute care
severe traumatic brain injury
type diabetes
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
glycemic control
electronic health record