Clinical Focus: This set of values contains anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs used to reduce stroke mortality and morbidity.
Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify patients who receive antithombotic therapy following stroke. Using the Quality Data Model, this particular element would map to the Medication category.
Inclusion Criteria: Include single and multi-ingredient drugs. Oral, rectal, and injectable dose forms should be included. Antithrombotic medications include anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs.
Exclusion Criteria: Exclude enoxaparin and heparin codes generally given for VTE prophylaxis.
ObjectTypeCode constrained to codes in the Antithrombotic Therapy valueset (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.201).