Happy to share my most recent study! Among older adults presenting to the ED after a fall, 82.5% had potentially or likely inappropriate antithrombotic use—aspirin topped the list.
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ED visits are a key opportunity to reassess these meds.
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Appropriateness of Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants Among Older Adults Experiencing Falls
Prevalence of Medication Appropriateness Index (MAI) Subdomains by Medication. The chart demonstrates the rates of each subdomain for each antithrombotic as well as the overall rate of likely or pote...