Understand Your Stroke Risk
A questionnaire to help AFib patients understand their stroke risk, and can be used as a decision making tool with doctors to review options that can help mitigate the stroke risk.
CHA2DS2-VASc Factors Increasing Stroke Risk
Consider your health history and answer the following questions.
IMPORTANT: Keep track of your score by writing the numbers down after each question, then compare your score to the chart at the end.
Do you have congestive heart failure?
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Do you have high blood pressure?
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Are you 75 years old or older?
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Do you have diabetes?
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Have you ever had a stroke or do you show signs of having experienced TIA or "mini-strokes"?
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Are you age 65 to 74 years old?
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Are you female?
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Find the number that matches the total risk points from your score card.
*Always check with your doctor to verify your risk score. The guidelines recommend "blood thinning" medications for some.
0 = People who score zero usually do not need "blood thinners." It is always important to make this decision together with your doctor.
1 = People who score 1 may or may not need "blood thinners." Your doctor will help you decide what is right for you.
2 or more = Guidelines recommend "blood thinners" for people who score 2 or more. Your doctor will help you decide what is right for you.
NOTE: This self-check tool does not replace the risk assessment you need to complete with your healthcare provider. This tool helps you to see which health factors can add to your risks. The higher your levels, the higher your risk for stroke.
"Blood thinner" is a common tern used for anticoagulant medication that reduces the blood's ability to form a clot that can cause a stroke.
