Guidelines Flashcards
1
Q
A CHADS2 score of 2 is responsible for what percentage of strokes per year?
A
4%
2
Q
What are the risks and treatment recommendations for a chad score of 0,1, and 2?
A
0 = low risk = aspirin 1 = moderate risk = aspirin or coumadin 2 = moderate or high risk = coumadin
3
Q
What does the CHADS2 stand for and how many points are assigned to each component?
A
Congestive heart failure =1 point HTN or treated HTN =1 point Age equal to or greater than 75 = 1point DM = 1point S2 h/o TIA or CVA = 2 points
