Cardiology
CHA₂DS₂-VASc
Risk-factor based stroke prediction in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Anticoagulation is generally recommended at scores ≥ 2 (males) and ≥ 3 (females).
years
Recent decompensation or LVEF ≤ 40%
On antihypertensive therapy or BP > 140/90 on repeated readings
Prior MI, peripheral artery disease, or aortic plaque
Source
Lip GYH, Nieuwlaat R, Pisters R, Lane DA, Crijns HJGM. Refining clinical risk stratification for predicting stroke and thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation using a novel risk factor-based approach: the Euro Heart Survey on atrial fibrillation. Chest 2010.