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Abstract
Introduction: CHA2DS2-VASc and CHA2DS2-VA scores are often used to demonstrate thromboembolic risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Elevated whole blood viscosity is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke.
Objective: This study aimed to ascertain the correlation between whole blood viscosity and CHA2DS2-VASc/CHA2DS2-VA scores.
Methods: This study was performed retrospectively in a tertiary cardiac facility, encompassing 150 patients.
Results: The study's results demonstrate that whole blood viscosity, concerning both high shear rate and low shear rate variables, are statistically significant in forecasting the likelihood of elevated CHA2DS2-VA and CHA2DS2-VASc scores. (AUC: 0.690, 0.693; p: <0.001; 0.647, 0.665; p: <0.05).
Conclusion: Whole blood viscosity had a substantial correlation with the CHA2DS2-VASc/CHA2DS2-VA scores in patients with atrial fibrillation and may be used to evaluate thromboembolism risk, akin to these scores.
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Future Science OA is an online, open access, peer-reviewed title from the Future Science Group. The journal covers research and discussion related to advances in biotechnology, medicine and health. The journal embraces the importance of publishing all good-quality research with the potential to further the progress of research in these fields. All original research articles will be considered that are within the journal''s scope, and have been conducted with scientific rigour and research integrity. The journal also features review articles, editorials and perspectives, providing readers with a leading source of commentary and analysis. Submissions of the following article types will be considered: -Research articles -Preliminary communications -Short communications -Methodologies -Trial design articles -Trial results (including early-phase and negative studies) -Reviews -Perspectives -Commentaries