ABCD2 Score for TIA | |
Use | Estimates risk of stroke after a TIA |
Scoring | Age >= 60 (+1 if yes) BP >= 140/90 mmHg at initial evaluation (+1 if yes) Clinical features of TIA: - unilateral weakness (+2 if yes) - speech disturbance without weakness (+1 if yes) Duration of symptoms: - 10 - 59 minutes (+1 if yes) - >= 60 minutes (+2 if yes) Diabetes Mellitus present? (+1 if yes) |
Assessment | Stroke risk: - 0-3: low risk - 4-5: moderate risk - 6-7: high risk |
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