Table 3

CHA2DS2-VASc scoring system for assessing thromboembolic risk

ConditionPoints
CCongestive heart failure (or Left ventricular systolic dysfunction)1
HHypertension: blood pressure consistently above 140/90 mm Hg (or treated hypertension on medication)1
A2Age ≥75 years2
DDiabetes Mellitus1
S2Prior Stroke or TIA or thromboembolism2
VVascular disease (eg, peripheral artery disease, myocardial infarction, aortic plaque)1
AAge 65–74 years1
ScSex category (ie, female sex)1
  • TIA, transient ischemic attack.