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| ABCD Rule Predicting Stroke Within 7 Days of a TIA |
The EBMcalc module ABCD Rule Predicting Stroke Within 7 Days of a TIA is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- 60 years old or older
- Systolic >140 mmHg and/or diastolic ≥90 mmHg
- Clinical Features
- Duration
References
- Hart R. A simple risk score predicted 7-day stroke risk after transient ischemic attack. ACP J Club. 2006 Jan-Feb;144(1):24. PubMed ID: 16388573
- Rothwell PM, Giles MF, Flossmann E, et al. A simple score (ABCD) to identify individuals at high early risk of stroke after transient ischaemic attack. Lancet. 2005 Jul 2-8;366(9479):29-36. PubMed ID: 15993230
- Worster A. ACP Journal Club. Review: 3 prediction rules, particularly ABCD, identify ED patients who can be discharged with low risk for stroke after TIA. Ann Intern Med. 2009 Sep 15;151(6):JC3-15. PubMed ID: 19755361
- Shah KH, Metz HA, Edlow JA. Clinical prediction rules to stratify short-term risk of stroke among patients diagnosed in the emergency department with a transient ischemic attack. Ann Emerg Med. 2009 May;53(5):662-73. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.08.004. Epub 2008 Oct 11. PubMed ID: 18849093
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