Study finds new combined risk score more effectively predicts stroke risk in patients who have atrial fibrillation
The composite stroke decision tool studied by researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City combines the widely used CHA2DS2-VASc with the Intermountain Risk Scores (IMRS) to derive and validate new stroke prediction scores. The study shows the new model, IMRS-VASc, was significantly more effective in predicting stroke risk and will […]
