Persistently rapid heart rates that persist can cause
cardiomyopathy and CHF. The CHADSVASC
score can help predict thromboembolic risk.
1 point each for: CHF, hypertension,
age >75, diabetes, and prior stroke.
Additional points added for the female sex, SVA in past, or age greater
than 65. More than a score of 1 suggest
benefit with anti-coagulation.
POSTED BY: Steven
Ajluni, MD
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