It's used to assess the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), which can help guide anticoagulation therapy.
|
|
Risk Factor |
Points |
|
C |
Congestive heart failure / LV dysfunction |
1 |
|
H |
Hypertension |
1 |
|
A |
Age ≥ 75 years |
2 |
|
D |
Diabetes mellitus |
1 |
|
S |
Stroke / TIA / Thromboembolism |
2 |
|
V |
Vascular disease (e.g., prior MI, PAD, aortic plaque) |
1 |
|
A |
Age 65–74 years |
1 |
|
S |
Sex category (female) |
1 |
Interpretation:
• 0 points: Low risk of stroke
• 1 point: Moderate risk of stroke
• 2 or more points: High risk of stroke