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Validation of Clinical Classification Schemes for Predicting Stroke

JAMA · 2001 · Vol. 285(22) · pp. 2864–2864

Brian F. Gage✉Amy D. Waterman(Houston Methodist)William D. ShannonMichael BoechlerMichael W. RichMartha J. Radford(Yale New Haven Hospital)

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Abstract

The 2 existing classification schemes and especially a new stroke risk index, CHADS( 2), can quantify risk of stroke for patients who have AF and may aid in selection of antithrombotic therapy.

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesMedicineAtrial fibrillationStroke (engine)Confidence intervalInternal medicineHeart failureCardiologyDiabetes mellitusStatisticWarfarin

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AgedAged, 80 and overAtrial FibrillationFemaleHumansMaleSeverity of Illness IndexCohort StudiesComorbidityProportional Hazards ModelsSurvival AnalysisRisk AssessmentStroke

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