Prevalence and Predictors of Inappropriate Antithrombotic Prescription in Patients Presenting With Traumatic Brain Injury.

Sarah E BlitzLeila A MashoufAmber NievesJason MatosMichael YaffeRoger B DavisRon L AltermanMartina Stippler

Published in: Neurosurgery (2023)

Overall, 1 in 10 patients presenting with TBI were found to be on inappropriate AT. Our study is the first to describe this problem and warrants investigation into possible workflow interventions to prevent post-TBI continuation of inappropriate AT.

Keyphrases

traumatic brain injury
severe traumatic brain injury
risk factors
atrial fibrillation
physical activity
mild traumatic brain injury
electronic health record