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
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