Status of CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc Scores in Predicting Risk of Stroke and its Prevention in Iraqi Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is associates with elevated risk of stroke. The simplest stroke risk assessment schemes are CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score. Aspirin and oral anticoagulants are recommended for stroke prevention in such patients. The aim of this study was to  assess status of CHADS2 and CHA2DS2...

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Main Author: Mohanad Y. Al-Radeef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Pharmacy University of Baghdad 2019-06-01
Series:Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Online Access:https://bijps.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/bijps/article/view/941