Usefulness of the CHADSVASc Score to Predict of Post-Operative Stroke in Patients Having Cardiac Surgery Independent of Atrial Fibrillation

Despite its association with cardio-embolic stroke, atrial fibrillation appears to be inconsistent as a risk factor for post-operative strokes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Furthermore, the relationship between atrial fibrillation and the CHA2DS2VASc score has not been definitively established with respect to post-operative stroke. We retrospectively analyzed the records of all cardiac surgery performed at our institution between January 2008 and July 2013. Baseline characteristics, operative data, and post-operative outcomes were compared in patients who developed stroke with those who did not.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research