Cardiology General Medicine Strong — validated original AF stroke score; CHA₂DS₂-VASc now preferred
CHADS₂ Score for AF Stroke Risk
Original CHADS₂ score for estimating stroke risk in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Largely superseded by CHA₂DS₂-VASc but still widely referenced.
References
- Gage BF, et al. Validation of clinical classification schemes for predicting stroke: results from the National Registry of Atrial Fibrillation. JAMA. 2001;285(22):2864–2870.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- ApixabanRecommendedDirect oral anticoagulant (DOAC) — Factor Xa inhibitor
- Edoxaban (AF Stroke Prevention / VTE)RecommendedDirect Factor Xa Inhibitor (DOAC)
- Dabigatran etexilateRecommendedDirect thrombin (factor IIa) inhibitor (DOAC)
- AspirinRecommendedAntiplatelet / NSAID / Antipyretic / Analgesic
Same class
Pathways
- Acute Heart Failure · ESC 2021 Heart Failure Guidelines; NICE NG106
- NSTEMI / Unstable Angina · ESC 2020 NSTEMI Guidelines; NICE NG185
- New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation · ESC 2020 AF Guidelines; NICE NG196
- Hypertensive Emergency · ESC/ESH 2018 Hypertension Guidelines; NICE NG136
- Bradycardia Management · Resuscitation Council UK ABCDE; ESC 2021 Pacing Guidelines
- Ventricular Tachycardia / Fibrillation · Resuscitation Council UK ACLS; ESC 2022 Ventricular Arrhythmia Guidelines
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.