CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc Scores for Prediction of Immediate and Late Stroke after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Conclusions: A significant number of patients may suffer stroke late after CABG, and patients with a high risk of stroke can be identified by CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores independently from the presence of pre- or postoperative atrial fibrillation.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 17, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Fausto Biancari, Muhammad Ali Asim Mahar, Olli-Pekka Kangasniemi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research