Validation of the CHADS2 clinical prediction rule to predict ischaemic stroke. A systematic review and meta-analysis

The CHADS2 predicts annual risk of ischaemic stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the predictive value of CHADS2. The literature was systematically searched from 2001 to October 2010. Data was pooled and analysed using discrimination...

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Main Authors: Keogh, Claire (Author), Wallace, Emma (Author), Dillon, Ciara (Author), Dimitrov, Borislav D. (Author), Fahey, Tom (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2011-07-28.
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