CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores to predict morbidity and mortality in heart failure patients candidates to cardiac resynchronization therapy

Conclusion
In CRT-D patients, pre-implant CHA2DS2-VASc score is an independent predictor of major clinical events at 30-month follow-up.

Source: Europace - December 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paoletti Perini, A., Bartolini, S., Pieragnoli, P., Ricciardi, G., Perrotta, L., Valleggi, A., Vergaro, G., Michelotti, F., Boggian, G., Sassone, B., Mascioli, G., Emdin, M., Padeletti, L. Tags: Pacing and resynchronization therapy Source Type: research