CHA2DS2-VASc risk assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What does the CHADS2-VASc calculate the risk for?
A
Stroke risk with atrial fibrillation
2
Q
What do the final scores suggest about risk?
A
0 = low risk (may not require anti-coagulation if non-valvular AF) 1 = low-moderate risk 2 = moderate-high risk
3
Q
What scores are used for what age?
A
<65 = 0 65-74 = 1 >74 = 2
4
Q
What scores are used for sex?
A
Female = 1 Male = 0
5
Q
Name all parameters except for age and sex which give a score of 1 if present.
A
congestive heart failure history, hypertension history, vascular disease history, diabetes history
6
Q
What parameter gives a score of 2 if present?
A
Stroke/TIA/thromboembolism history
7
Q
What risk factors would you ask about in past medical history?
A
Congestive heart failure Hypertension Vascular disease Diabetes Previous stroke/TIA/VTE
8
Q
What are the guidelines for anticoagulation based on the final score?
A
2 or more points = anticoagulation with warfarin or DOACs
1 point = aspirin alone or full anti-coagulation depending on patient
