Table 3.
CHADS2 scoring system [137].
| Comorbidity | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| C | Congestive heart failure | 1 |
| H | Hypertension | 1 |
| A | Age ≥ 75 years | 1 |
| D | Diabetes mellitus | 1 |
| S2 | Stroke or TIA | 2 |
CHADS2 score 0; annual stroke risk 1.9%, >1; annual stroke risk 2.8 = 18.2%.
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