CHADS2 Score Flashcards
1
Q
What is it used for?
A
To predict stroke risk in patients with a-fib to guide selection of proper anticoagulation therapy
2
Q
What does it stand for?
A
C - chronic HF H - HTN A - age > 75 D - DM S - [prior] stroke (or TIA)
3
Q
Why is there a “2” in the name?
A
The last category, prior stroke or TIA (“S”) is worth 2 points, where the CHAD categories are worth 1 point each
4
Q
What are the risk categories?
A
Low
Moderate
High
5
Q
Example of low risk category
A
Female
65-74 y.o.
CAD
Thyrotoxicosis
6
Q
Example of moderate risk category
A
Any one: > 75 y.o. HTN HF LVEF < 35% DM
7
Q
Example of high-risk category
A
Any one: Previous CVA or TIA Systemic embolism Mitral stenosis > 1 mod RF
