Question 356 · LEK · Atrial fibrillation
Which of the following is not considered in the assessment of the thromboembolic complication risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, according to CHA₂DS₂VASc scale:
- A. congestive heart failure.
- B. age > 75 years.
- C. diabetes mellitus.
- D. ischemic stroke in the history.
- E. hyperlipidemia with LDL concentration > 150 mg%.
Hint
Spell out what each letter of CHA2DS2-VASc stands for.
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