The impact of antiplatelet therapy on pelvic fracture outcomes

The impact of antiplatelet therapy on pelvic fracture outcomes

<b>Introduction</b> : Despite increasing use of antiplatelet agents (APA), little is known regarding the effect of these agents on the orthopedic trauma patient. This study reviews clinical outcomes of patients with pelvic fractures (Pfx) who were using pre-injury APA. Specifically, we f...

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Main Authors: Christy Jonathan, Stawicki S, Jarvis Amy, Evans David, Gerlach Anthony, Lindsey David, Rhoades Peggy, Whitmill Melissa, Steinberg Steven, Phieffer Laura, Cook Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
Subjects:
Antiplatelet therapy
injury severity
pelvic fractures
pelvic severity score
trauma outcomes
Online Access:http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2011;volume=4;issue=1;spage=64;epage=69;aulast=Christy

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