Use of the CHA2DS2-VASc score to predict subsequent myocardial infarction in atrial fibrillation
Journal
Hellenic journal of cardiology : HJC = Hellenike kardiologike epitheorese
Journal Volume
78
Pages
42 - 49
Date Issued
2024-07
Author(s)
Abstract
The risk of subsequent myocardial infarction (MI) varies widely in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). No convenient scoring system currently exists to identify MI in AF. While each element of the CHA2DS2-VASc (congestive heart failure; hypertension; age ≥75 years [doubled]; type 2 diabetes; previous stroke or thromboembolism [doubled]; vascular disease; age 65-75 years; and sex category) score can increase the likelihood of MI, this retrospective longitudinal study aimed to determine the accuracy of the CHA2DS2-VASc score in predicting subsequent MI risk in AF.
Subjects
Atrial fibrillation; CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score; Myocardial infarction
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Type
journal article