Mddirect Blog calculating the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation

CHADS-VASC Calculator C Congestive heart failure (or Left ventricular systolic dysfunction) 1 H Hypertension: blood pressure consistently above 140/90 mmHg (or treated hypertension on medication) 1 A Age ≥75 years 2 D Diabetes Mellitus 1 S Prior Stroke or TIA or thromboembolism 2 V Vascular disease (e.g. peripheral artery disease, myocardial infarction, aortic plaque) 1 A Age 65-74 years 1 [...]The post calculating the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation appeared first on MD direct.