The CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score for predicting atrial fibrillation in patients presenting with ST elevation myocardial infarction: prospective observational study
SAO PAULO MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.137, no.3, pp.248-254, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 137 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2019
- Doi Number: 10.1590/1516-3180.2018.0431140319
- Journal Name: SAO PAULO MEDICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.248-254
- Keywords: Risk factors, Atrial fibrillation, Myocardial infarction, ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES, 2016 ESC GUIDELINES, PROGNOSTIC-SIGNIFICANCE, SEGMENT ELEVATION, MANAGEMENT, COLLABORATION, INFLAMMATION, ASSOCIATION, MORTALITY
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of supraventricular arrhythmia following ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc and CHADS(2) scores are used to estimate thromboembolic risk in cases of AF. Their usefulness in predicting the development of AF in patients presenting STEMI is unknown.