Contact Us    Contact Us     |     Feedback
MOBILE VIEW  | 

Brain and Spinal Cord - Atrial Fibrillation CHADS2 Score for Stroke Risk

Atrial Fibrillation CHADS(2) Score for Stroke Risk

Select Criteria:
Diagnosed heart failure, past or current (1 point)
Hypertension treated or untreated (1 point)
Age >= 75 years (1 point)
Diabetes Mellitus (1 point)
Secondary prevention in patients with prior ischemic stroke, TIA or thromboembolism (2 points)
Results: Total Criteria Point Count:
Stroke Risk per 100 Person Years/Warfarin Rx Interpretation
0 Points:0.25 ON Rx; 0.49 NO Rx
1 Point:0.72 ON Rx; 1.52 NO Rx
2 Points: 1.27 ON Rx; 2.50 No Rx
3 Points:2.20 ON Rx; 5.27 NO Rx
4 Points:2.35 ON Rx; 6.02 NO Rx
5-6 Points:4.60 ON Rx; 6.88 NO Rx
  1. Gage BF, Waterman AD, Shannon W, et. al. Validation of clinical classification schemes for predicting stroke: results from the National Registry of Atrial Fibrillation. JAMA. 2001 Jun 13;285(22):2864-70.
  2. Go AS, Hylek EM, Chang Y, et. al. Anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: how well do randomized trials translate into clinical practice?. JAMA. 2003 Nov 26;290(20):2685-92.
Legal Notices and Disclaimer
All information contained in and produced by JoDrugs is provided for educational purposes only. This information should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or disease. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE CLINICAL JUDGMENT OR GUIDE INDIVIDUAL PATIENT CARE IN ANY MANNER. Click here for full notice and disclaimer.