The CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is used to estimate ischemic stroke and thromboembolism risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). It is widely used to guide anticoagulation decisions. This tool is for educational purposes only and must not replace individual clinical assessment.
CHA₂DS₂-VASc Calculator
Fill in the clinical variables and click “Calculate”.
Result
CHA₂DS₂-VASc score: –
Higher scores indicate higher annual stroke risk. As a general rule, 0 in men or 1 in women is considered low risk; ≥2 in men or ≥3 in women usually indicates anticoagulation according to major guidelines. Always interpret in clinical context.
References
- Wikipedia. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHA2DS2%E2%80%93VASc_score
- Zaidi SR, et al. CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score for Atrial Fibrillation. StatPearls Publishing; 2023.
- Chen LY et al. CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score and Stroke Prediction in Atrial Fibrillation. Stroke. 2019.
- Medscape. Scores for Stroke Risk Assessment in Atrial Fibrillation. Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2172597-overview