Age Dependence of Risk Factors for Stroke and Death in Young Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Study [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
The CHA2DS2-VASc score is an applicable tool for all age groups and in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients <65 years old, the same risk factors apply.

Source: Stroke - April 28, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Melgaard, L., Rasmussen, L. H., Skjoth, F., Lip, G. Y. H., Larsen, T. B. Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Anticoagulants Clinical Sciences Source Type: research