CHADS2 and CHA2DS2Vasc-Score in Peripheral Systemic Embolism

Journal of Atrial Fibrillation
Frans SantosaKröger Knut

Abstract

Objectives: We analysed the characteristics of patients with an acute peripheral embolic event considering the possible use of the CHADS2-Score and the CHA2DS2Vasc-Score Patients and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 163 cases of acute peripheral arterial embolism treated in the Department of Vascular Medicine of the HELIOS Klinik Krefeld, Germany, from 2008 to 2011. We retrospectively screened the medical form for information regarding atrail fibrillation (AF) and the risk factors necessary to calculate the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2vasc score. Results: Arterial hypertension and age > 75 years were the most frequent risk factors. Mean CHADS2 score was similar in males and females (2.3 ± 1.5 and 2.3 ± 1.4). 66% of the males and 63.3% of the females scored 2 and more points. Mean CHA2DS2Vasc score was 3.6 ± 2.0 in males and 4.6 ± 1.9 in females. 85.2% of the males and 95.4% of the females scored more than 2 points. In the medical forms AF was documented in 79 (48%) patients, of which 23 (43 %) were males and 56 (51%) females. Mean CHADS2 score and mean CHA2DS2Vasc score were slightly higher in those with AF compared to the total group, but not significantly different. The rate of patients with 2 and more points increased for both sco...Continue Reading

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