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It is amazing the power of numbers to predict, and our inability to accurately judge risk. The CHADS Score predicts the risk of stroke on a yearly basis, depending on the number of risk factors you have. Most people understand … Continue reading →

The current risk stratification for stroke most widely used is CHADS2. This system uses common clinical conditions to assess risk for stroke. Points are assigned, and anticoagulation is given depending on how many points the patient has: C Congestive heart … Continue reading →