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Stroke Risk Assessment With CHADS
Studies have found that as the CHADS score increases, the annual risk of ischemic stroke increases proportionally. Patients with high CHADS scores are at significant risk for stroke: 5.9% annual risk with a score of 3; up to 18.2% annual stroke risk for patients with a score of 6.
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AFib and Stroke Risk Assessment - CHADS Score <p>Cardiologist discusses how atrial fibrillation patients are assessed for stroke risk based on the CHADS score.</p>Cardiologist discusses how atrial fibrillation patients are assessed for stroke risk based on the CHADS score.
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AFib and Stroke Risk Assessment
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition characterized by irregular and often rapid electrical signals in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. During AF, the atria do not contract effectively but instead quiver or fibrillate, leading to an irregular heartbeat.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a significant risk factor for strokes. When a person has AFib, the irregular heartbeat can cause blood to pool in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart).
