When to start DVT prophylaxis after TBI?: A Clinical Balancing Act
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Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) face a significantly elevated risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), with rates as high as 20–30% even with prophylaxis. Determining the optimal time to start DVT prophylaxis after TBI is a complex clinical decision, balancing the risk of VTE against the potential for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) expansion.
