Low CHADS2-VASC Scores
Low CHADS2-VASC Scores
-She currently has a CHADS2-VASc = 1 (female gender),
-The evidence of anticoagulation is less robust for female
patients with a CHADS2-VASc score of 1 (based on gender alone)
- please see the 2023 AHA / ACC Guidelines for reference
-In fact, there is additional literature stating that "For
patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1, the recommendation is
"nothing, aspirin or OAC." (Lip, G et al. "Should Patients
With Atrial Fibrillation and 1 Stroke Risk Factor (CHA2DS2-VASc
Score 1 in Men, 2 in Women) Be Anticoagulated? Circulation Vol
133, No 15 April 12, 2016