CHA2DS2- VASc

Question 1

What is CHA2DS2- VASc used for?

Answer 1

To assess the risk of stroke in patients with AF, a thromboembolic event in non-anticoagulated patients with non valvular AF in the next 1 year.

Question 2

What does CHA2DS2-VASc stand for ?

Answer 2

C- congestive HF
H- hypertension
A- Age above 75 (doubled)
D- Diabetes
S- stroke, TIA, thromboembolism (doubled)
V- Vascular disease
A- aged 65-75
S- sex (female)

Question 3

What is the score given to congestive heart failure?

Answer 3

1

Question 4

What is the score given for hypertension?

Answer 4

1

Question 5

What is the score given for being aged above 75?

Answer 5

2

Question 6

What is the score given for diabetes?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

What is the score given for previous stroke, TIA, and thromboembolism?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

What is the score given for a history of vascular disease (MI, peripheral artery disease, aortic plaque)?

Answer 8

1

Question 9

What is the score given for being aged between 65 and 74?

Answer 9

1

Question 10

What is the score given for being female?

Answer 10

1

Question 11

How do you interpret a CHA2DS2VASc score?

Answer 11

0 in men or 1 in women low risk, no need for anticoagulation
1 for men or 2 in women, low-moderate risk, consider an antiplatelet or anticoagulant
2 or higher for a man or 3 for a woman, moderate-high risk should be anticoagulated