Coagulation Parameters and Risk of Progressive Hemorrhagic Injury after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Biomed Res Int. 2015:2015:261825. doi: 10.1155/2015/261825. Epub 2015 Sep 17.

Abstract

Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) commonly increases in size and coagulopathy has been implicated in such progression. Our aim is to perform a meta-analysis to assess their relationship. Cochrane library, PubMed, and EMBASE were searched for literatures. Pooled effect sizes and 95% confidential intervals (CIs) were calculated using random-effects model. We included six studies, involving 1700 participants with 540 progressive hemorrhagic injuries (PHIs). Our findings indicate that PT, D-dimer level, and INR value are positively associated with the risk of PHI. Higher level of PLT and Fg seemed to suggest a lower risk of PHI. Among these parameters, higher D-dimer level and INR value would possess more powerful strength in predicting PHI.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation*
  • Brain Injuries / blood*
  • Brain Injuries / complications
  • Brain Injuries / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic / blood*
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic / etiology
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Models, Cardiovascular*