CHA2DS2-VASc Score and In-Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
To examine the role of the CHA2DS2-VASc (Congestive heart failure; Hypertension; Age ≥75 years [doubled]; Diabetes; previous Stroke, transient ischemic attack, or thromboembolism [doubled]; Vascular disease; Age 65-75 years; and Sex category) score as a prognostic marker of in-hospital mortality in critically ill patients who develop new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF).
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kunal Karamchandani, Robert S. Schoaps, Thomas Abendroth, Zyad J. Carr, Tonya S. King, Anthony Bonavia Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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