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| ABCD2 Score to Predict Stroke Risk after TIA |
The EBMcalc module ABCD2 Score to Predict Stroke Risk after 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
- Diabetes Present
References
- Hankey GJ. The ABCD, California, and unified ABCD2 risk scores predicted stroke within 2, 7, and 90 days after TIA. ACP J Club. 2007 May-Jun;146(3):79. PubMed ID: 17474688
- Johnston SC, Rothwell PM, Nguyen-Huynh MN, et al. Validation and refinement of scores to predict very early stroke risk after transient ischaemic attack. Lancet. 2007 Jan 27;369(9558):283-92. PubMed ID: 17258668
- 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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