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| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Hypertension (systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg) | 1 |
| Abnormal liver or renal function (1 point each) | 1 |
| Stroke | 1 |
| Bleeding history | 1 |
| Labile INRs | 1 |
| Elderly (age >65 years) | 1 |
| Drugs/alcohol that promote bleeding (1 point each) | 1 |
A score of 3 or more indicates an increased one-year bleed risk on anticoagulation sufficient to justify caution or more regular review.
