Key result
The novel risk factor-based stroke risk stratification schema improved predictive value for thromboembolism compared to the CHADS(2) schema in atrial fibrillation patients.
Why the study?
Does a novel risk factor-based schema improve prediction of stroke and thromboembolism compared to the CHADS(2) schema in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Does a novel risk factor-based schema improve prediction of stroke and thromboembolism compared to the CHADS(2) schema in patients with atrial fibrillation?
A novel risk factor-based stratification schema improves the prediction of stroke and thromboembolism over the traditional CHADS(2) score in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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May support refined AF risk stratification; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Lip et al. (2009) studied this question. The novel risk factor-based stroke risk stratification schema improved predictive value for thromboembolism compared to the CHADS(2) schema in atrial fibrillation patients.
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