The CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc Score Reflects Clinical Outcomes in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients with an Initial Cardioembolic Stroke

Conclusions: The severity of NVAF-induced initial cardioembolic stroke increased with higher CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc scores, and the outcomes were poor. The present study suggests that the CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score may be useful not only for the evaluation of stroke risk but also for the prediction of clinical outcomes after stroke.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 25, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ichiro Deguchi, Takeshi Hayashi, Yasuko Ohe, Yuji Kato, Harumitsu Nagoya, Takuya Fukuoka, Hajime Maruyama, Yohsuke Horiuchi, Norio Tanahashi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research