Which of the following parameters is not used for risk assessment and need to sta anticoagulation in a patient of atrial fibrillation?
Hea rate is not used to decide for need for anticoagulation in case of Atrial fibrillation. Components of CHADS2-VASc score are: C Congestive hea failure 1 point H Hypeension 1 point A2 Age > 75 years 2 points D Diabetes 1 point S2 Stroke history 2 points V Vascular disease 1 point A Age > 65 years 1 point Sc Sex, category, female 1 point
Age
Hea rate
Gender
Vascular disease
ECG and Arrhythmias 1