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When you’re living with AFib, it’s important to understand that you are 5 times more likely to have a stroke, and that the risk of a stroke significantly increases over time as you get older. The following tools will help you assess your stroke risk, and whether you may need therapy to help protect you.
How can you determine your stroke risk?
The CHA2DS2-VASc score is widely used by doctors to evaluate stroke risk in people with AFib and help guide treatment recommendations. This calculator uses the CHA2DS2-VASc risk factors to help you visualize your potential risk for AFib-related stroke by giving you a numbered score.
It may feel daunting, but knowing your score can help you make a plan with your doctor to help keep you protected. Using this tool may also help you understand how your stroke risk can change over time—people with low scores right now may need to reevaluate their scores periodically as they age or develop other health conditions. This tool does not replace the risk assessment you need to complete with your doctor
The information you input in the stroke risk calculator will not be collected, stored, used, or transferred.
Why stroke reduction is important
A stroke can be life threatening—but AFib-related stroke is also one of the worst types of strokes you can have because it can cause irreversible harm. Examples of the devastating and life-changing effects of stroke include:
- Disability or paralysis
- Memory loss
- Emotional or behavioral changes
- Speech or language difficulty
This is why it’s essential to reduce the risk of stroke. Your healthcare professional can help you understand whether its time to start a blood thinner.
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