A 64-year-old patient with new AF asks about stroke scoring. What is the main use of CHA₂DS₂‑VASc per 2023 guidance?...

Question

A 64-year-old patient with new AF asks about stroke scoring. What is the main use of CHA₂DS₂‑VASc per 2023 guidance?

Accepted Answer

Estimate annual thromboembolic risk to guide anticoagulation

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Diagnose AF severity

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Decide need for cardioversion only

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Select antiarrhythmic drug

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Predict bleeding risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CHA₂DS₂‑VASc Use