ABCD2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is ABCD2 used for?
A
Estimates the risk of a stroke after a TIA
2
Q
How useful is the score?
A
Not very
3
Q
What do the letters in the name ABCD2 stand for?
A
Age, BP, Clinical features of a TIA, Duration of symptoms, Diagnosed diabetes
4
Q
What age would give a positive score?
A
60
5
Q
What blood pressure would give a positive score?
A
above 140/90mmHg
6
Q
What are the clinical symptoms of s stroke and what scores would they receive?
A
Unilateral weakness +2
Speech disturbance without weakness +1
Other symptoms 0
7
Q
What are the different scores given toa duration of symptoms?
A
Less than 10 minutes=0
10-59 minutes =1
more than 60 minutes =2
8
Q
How do you interpret an ABCD2 score?
A
0-3 low risk
4-5 moderate risk
6-7 high risk
of stroke in the next 2 days
