Showing posts with label Stroke Risk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stroke Risk. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

what is CHADS2 Score? Importance of the score.

CHADS2 score helps in assessment of risk of STROKE IN  AF

Mnemonic stands for
C- CHF (1*)
H- HTN(1*)
A- Age > 35yrs(1*)
D- DM(1*)
S2- H/O Stroke or  TIA(2*)

Score >2 (CVA risk >5%) Rx Warfarin
Score >1 (CVA risk >4%) Rx Warfarin or Aspirin
Score 0 Rx Aspirin
 * point