Use validated score e g CHA2DS2 VASc If male pt w CHA2DS2 VASc score of 1 or female pt w CHA2DS2 VASc score of 2 remains uncertain about the benefit of anticoagulation consider other factors that might modify their stroke risk to help inform the decision

By rray, 25 January, 2024
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<b>Use validated score</b> (e.g., <a href=https://online.epocrates.com/contextuallink/medCalc/AtrialFibCHADSVASc.htm?activeMedCalcName=CHADS-VASc+Score+for+Stroke+Risk+in+Arial+Fibrillation+%28CHA%5B2%5DS%5B2%5D-VASc%29><u>CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc</u></a>). If male pt w/ CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc score of 1 or female pt w/ CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc score of 2 remains uncertain about the benefit of anticoagulation, consider other factors that might modify their stroke risk to help inform the decision (e.g., AF burden, BMI ≥30 kg/m^2, HCM, poorly controlled HTN, eGFR <45 mL/h, proteinuria >150 mg/24h, enlarged LA).