This prospective observational study will examine the incidence of intracranial hemorrhage. The investigators will compare patients on anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet therapy with head trauma compared to patients not on these medications. While many studies have sought to quantify the incidence of intracranial hemorrhage in these patients, there is considerable controversy regarding their care and what to do after an initial negative head CT in anticoagulated geriatric patients who have experienced head trauma.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5,387
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Number of Participants with 14 Day ED Returns
Return visit to ED within 2 weeks
Time frame: 14 days
Number of Participants with Primary Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICH on initial head CT scan
Time frame: initial hospital visit
Number of Participants with Delayed Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICH on repeat CT scan
Time frame: 14 days
Number of Participants with Hospitalizations at 14 days
If patient is admitted for any reason after initial ED visit
Time frame: 14 days
Mortality of Participants
Death of patient from any cause at primary visit or up to 60 days from follow-up
Time frame: 60 days
New Symptoms
Any new symptoms
Time frame: 60 days
Life alterations
Descriptive information from telephone interviews about how patients changed activities after head trauma
Time frame: 60 days
New interventions since fall
Additional therapies or intervention instituted after minor head trauma
Time frame: 60 days
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