CHADS2 Score Calculator

Stroke risk stratification in non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

CHADS2 Criteria

Select all criteria that apply:

Important Note

CHA₂DS₂-VASc is now preferred over CHADS2 for more refined risk stratification, especially in identifying truly low-risk patients (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 0).

CHADS2 Score

0/6

Annual Stroke Rate: 1.9%

Score
0/6
Stroke Rate
1.9%

Recommendation

Low risk. Aspirin or no therapy may be considered.

Annual Stroke Risk by Score

  • Score 0: 1.9% per year
  • Score 1: 2.8% per year
  • Score 2: 4.0% per year
  • Score 3: 5.9% per year
  • Score 4: 8.5% per year
  • Score 5: 12.5% per year
  • Score 6: 18.2% per year

CHADS2 Mnemonic

  • C - Congestive heart failure (+1)
  • H - Hypertension (+1)
  • A - Age ≥75 (+1)
  • D - Diabetes (+1)
  • S₂ - Stroke/TIA (+2)