Galen eCalcs - Calculator: CHA2DS2-VASc for Risk of Stroke

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Description

This assessment tool is an updated version of the CHADS2 assessment tool. The CHA2DS2-VASc for Risk of Stroke assessment determines stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation.

Calculator Inputs

Input Type
Sex Yes
Age Yes
History of Congestive Heart Failure Yes
History of Hypertension Yes
History of vascular disease, such as previous MI, peripheral
arterial disease or aortic plaque
Yes
History of Diabetes Mellitus Yes
History of stroke \ TIA \ thromboembolism Yes

Calculator Outputs

Output Description
Yearly Risk Yearly risk of thromboembolic event

References

http://www.mdcalc.com/cha2ds2-vasc-score-for-atrial-fibrillation-stroke-risk/