CHADS₂ Score for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk
Estimates stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Low risk of thromboembolic event. 1.9% risk of event per year if no coumadin.
The adjusted stroke rate was the expected stroke rate per 100 person-years derived from the multivariable model assuming that aspirin was not taken.
The adjusted stroke rate was the expected stroke rate per 100 person-years derived from the multivariable model assuming that aspirin was not taken.
Dr. Brian Gage
About the creator
Brian F. Gage, MD, MSc, is a professor of medicine at Washington University in St. Louis where he teaches Designing Outcomes & Clinical (DOC) Research and practices at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where he directs the Clinical-Scientist Teaching And Research (C-STAR) program for medical residents. He directs the Washington University Fellowship in General Medical Sciences (GMS). Dr. Gage studies antithrombotic therapy and thrombosis, including cardioembolic stroke.
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