CHA2DS2 - VASc score



CHA2DS2-VASc score is a scale used to  'assess the risk of thromboembolic complications 'in patients with' 'atrial fibrillation' ''. It replaced the older version of the  'CHADS 2'  score, which underestimated some indications of anticoagulants compared to this version. In secondary prevention of stroke, the patient automatically has at least 2 points (risk of recurrence> 10% / year) and is indicated for anticoagulant therapy.
 * The maximum number obtained is  '9' , when  'the risk of thromboembolism is'  highest.
 * Patients with a  'score ≥ 2'  are indicated for p.o. anticoagulant treatment.
 * In patients  'at risk 1' , anticoagulant therapy is rather recommended.
 * Patients  'without risk factors'  do not require treatment or are given antiplatelet agents (ASA).

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 * Atrial fibrillation
 * Embolization
 * Anticoagulants