Identifying patients with atrial fibrillation with a single CHA 2 DS 2 -VASC risk factor who are at higher risk of stroke

ConclusionPatients considered at low or intermediate risk using traditional risk stratification schemes, with  ≥ 2 points using this proposed low-risk index (65–74 years old, diabetics or a combination of chronic renal failure and an additional risk factor), had an overall stroke risk that may justify anticoagulation therapy.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research