Perioperative stroke is one of the most severe and feared complications of cardiac surgery.
Based on the timing of onset and detection, perioperative stroke can be classified as …

Objectives To determine the accuracy of CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc tools for predicting
ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and death in patients without a history of …

Background and Purpose—The CHA2DS2VASc score and the Essen Stroke Risk Score are
respectively used for risk stratification in patients with atrial fibrillation and in patients with …

Despite its association with cardioembolic stroke, atrial fibrillation (AF) appears to be
inconsistent as a risk factor for postoperative strokes in patients who underwent cardiac …

Objective. To identify independent risk factors for permanent visual loss (PVL) in patients
with giant cell arteritis (GCA), with a special focus on sonographic findings of the temporal …

Essentials• CHADS 2 and CHA 2 DS 2‐VASc scores are used to predict stroke in atrial
fibrillation (AF).• These scores were calculated for a large cohort from the largest healthcare …

Abstract According to Quality-Adjusted Life Expectancy, novel oral anticoagulant therapy is
preferred when the stroke risk is higher than 0.9% per year. CHA 2 DS 2-VASc is a tool to …

Background Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, posing a heavy burden
on patients' wellbeing and healthcare budgets. Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at …

Abstract Objective: CHA2DS2-VASc is the extension of the CHADS2 score developed by
Birmingham 2009. This risk stratification schema is often used in clinical setting when …

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the predictive role of CHA 2 DS 2-VASc score
specifically for the development of ischemic bowel disease (IBD) among atrial fibrillation …