The CHA2DS2-VASc Score Predicts Major Bleeding in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients Who Take Oral Anticoagulants

The CHA2DS2-VASc Score Predicts Major Bleeding in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients Who Take Oral Anticoagulants

Background: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at a substantial risk of ischemic stroke. The CHA2DS2-VASc score predicts the risk of thromboembolism, but its role in predicting major bleeding in patients taking oral anticoagulants is unclear. Methods: We used the National Health Insurance Re...

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Main Authors: Kuang-Tso Lee, Shang-Hung Chang, Yung-Hsin Yeh, Hui-Tzu Tu, Yi-Hsin Chan, Chi-Tai Kuo, Lai-Chu See
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
CHA2DS2-VASc score
oral anticoagulant
warfarin
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/10/338

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