Wednesday, 31 July 2019

CHA2DS2-VASc

Also known as

  • CHADS-VASc

Calculates stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation, possibly better than the CHADS₂ Score.



CHA2DS2-VASc Score
Stroke Risk % 95% CI
0 0 -
1 1.3 -
2 2.2 -
3 3.2 -
4 4.0 -
5 6.7 -
6 9.8 -
7 9.6 -
8 12.5 -
9 15.2 -


C 
 Congestive heart failure (or Left ventricular systolic dysfunction)
1
H
 Hypertension: blood pressure consistently above 140/90 mmHg (or treated hypertension on medication)
1
A2
 Age ≥75 years
2
D
 Diabetes Mellitus
1
S2
 Prior Stroke or TIA or thromboembolism
2
V
 Vascular disease (e.g. peripheral artery disease, myocardial infarction, aortic plaque)
1
A
 Age 65–74 years
1
Sc
 Sex category (i.e. female sex)
1

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