CHA₂DS₂-VASc
Stroke risk in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and the trigger for anticoagulation.
When to use it. Deciding whether someone with non-valvular AF should be on an oral anticoagulant.
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Limits of this score. Does not apply to moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis or a mechanical valve — those need anticoagulation regardless of any score. The score estimates stroke risk only; weigh it against bleeding risk, but a high bleeding score is a reason to fix modifiable bleeding risks, not to withhold anticoagulation.
Sources
- Lip GY, et al. Refining clinical risk stratification for predicting stroke and thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation using a novel risk factor-based approach: the Euro Heart Survey on Atrial Fibrillation. Chest. 2010.
- 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation.
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Educational use only — not medical advice. Never a substitute for clinical judgement.