The Value of the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc Score for Predicting the Prognosis in Lacunar Stroke with or without Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Background: The CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scoring systems have been proved efficacy to stratify stroke and thromboembolism risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Whether CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score has predictive value for the prognosis in lacunar stroke (LS) patients remains unclear. Methods: A total of 763 consecutive patients with LS (mean age: 66 ± 12 years; 464 male) were enrolled in this study between January 2013 and December 2014. Patients were divided into LS without AF (LS; n = 679) and LS with AF (LS-AF; n = 84) groups.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research