Which risk score best predicts perioperative outcomes in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients undergoing noncardiac surgery?

Conclusions: In NVAF patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, the CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, and R2CHADS2 scores all improved the prediction of major perioperative events including mortality compared to the RCI.

http://www.ahjonline.com/article/S0002-8703(14)00160-4/abstract?rss=yes

Source: American Heart Journal - April 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sean van Diepen, Erik Youngson, Justin A. Ezekowitz, Finlay A. McAlister Tags: Electrophysiology Source Type: research