Better prediction of stroke in atrial fibrillation with incorporation of cancer in CHA2DS2VASC score: CCHA2DS2VASC score

Better prediction of stroke in atrial fibrillation with incorporation of cancer in CHA2DS2VASC score: CCHA2DS2VASC score

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Despite evidence linking cancer and thrombosis, cancer is not part of the CHA2DS2VASc score. Hypothesis: Cancer is an independent risk factor for thromboembolic stroke in patients with AF. Method: The SEER databas...

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Main Authors: Brandon Bungo, Pulkit Chaudhury, Michael Arustamyan, Rishi Rikhi, Muzna Hussain, Patrick Collier, Mohamed Kanj, Alok A. Khorana, Amgad Mentias, Rohit Moudgil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-08-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature
Subjects:
Cancer
Atrial fibrillation
CHADs2VAsc Score
Stroke
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235290672200121X

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