3: Arrythmias

Question 1

HASBLED Score

If >3, anticoag with caution

Answer 1

• Hypertension
• Abnormal renal and/or liver function
• Stroke
• Bleeding (major prior)
• Labile INRs
• Elderly (>65 years)
• Drugs or alcohol

Question 2

CHA2DS2 – VASc Score

to determine if need anticoagulant with afib

Answer 2

• Congestive Heart Failure
• Hypertension
• Age > 75 years
• Diabetes
• Stroke or TIA
• Vascular (PAD, MI, Aorta Calcify)
• Age (65-74)
• Sex category (i.e. female)