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Atrial Fibrillation CHADS(2) Score for Stroke Risk

 

Diagnosed heart failure, past or current (1 point)

Hypertension treated or untreated (1 point)

Age >= 75 years (1 point)

Diabetes Mellitus (1 point)

Secondary prevention in patients with prior ischemic stroke, TIA or thromboembolism (2 points)

 
Total Criteria Point Count:
 
     

 

Stroke Risk per 100 Person Years/Warfarin Rx Interpretation

 
0 Points:0.25 ON Rx; 0.49 NO Rx
1 Point:0.72 ON Rx; 1.52 NO Rx
2 Points: 1.27 ON Rx; 2.50 No Rx
3 Points:2.20 ON Rx; 5.27 NO Rx
4 Points:2.35 ON Rx; 6.02 NO Rx
5-6 Points:4.60 ON Rx; 6.88 NO Rx

 

 
References
  1. Gage BF, Waterman AD, Shannon W, et. al. Validation of clinical classification schemes for predicting stroke: results from the National Registry of Atrial Fibrillation. JAMA. 2001 Jun 13;285(22):2864-70. PubMed Logo
  2. Go AS, Hylek EM, Chang Y, et. al. Anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: how well do randomized trials translate into clinical practice?. JAMA. 2003 Nov 26;290(20):2685-92. PubMed Logo
  3. MedCalc CrossRef: Atrial Fibrillation CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc Score for Stroke Risk

 
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