Why the study?
What factors are associated with the lack of antithrombotic therapy prescription at discharge in older patients hospitalized for ischemic stroke or TIA?
Population
946 older patients with a coded diagnosis of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack admitted to…
Comparison
Prescription of antiplatelet or anticoagulant… vs No prescription of antithrombotic therapy at…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
At hospital discharge
Authors
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High non-prescription rates in disabled or cognitively impaired patients warrant scrutiny; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
What factors are associated with the lack of antithrombotic therapy prescription at discharge in older patients hospitalized for ischemic stroke or TIA?
Over 40% of older patients hospitalized for stroke or TIA are discharged without guideline-directed antithrombotic therapy, with cognitive and functional impairment being major predictors of non-prescription.
Volpato et al. (2004) studied this question.
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