ORBIT Bleeding Risk Score for Atrial Fibrillation
Predicts bleeding risk in patients on anticoagulation for afib, similar to HAS-BLED.
Use in adult patients with atrial fibrillation, to assess risk of major bleeding with anticoagulation.
Critical Actions
Other risk factors not part of the ORBIT Score may influence the decision for anticoagulation. Patient preferences and values should go into the decision regarding anticoagulation as it pertains to risks vs. benefits of being on anticoagulation for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.