The Association between CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc Score and Mortality in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Temizer O., Acar B., Yayla C., Unal S., Ertem A. G., Ipek E. G., ...More

ACTA CARDIOLOGICA SINICA, vol.33, no.4, pp.429-435, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.6515/acs20170221a
  • Journal Name: ACTA CARDIOLOGICA SINICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.429-435
  • Keywords: CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score, Heart failure, Mortality, ATRIAL-FIBRILLATION, RISK STRATIFICATION, PREDICTING STROKE, TASK-FORCE, CHADS(2), THROMBOEMBOLISM, REGISTRY, ESC
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Heart failure (HF) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Therefore, identifying high-risk patients may optimize treatment for HF patients and reduce adverse events. The aim of this study was to assess the role of the CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score to predict mortality in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).