CHA₂DS₂-VA score (2024 ESC, sex-neutral)
Stroke risk in atrial fibrillation without the sex category.
Inputs
CompleteHeart failure
Hypertension
Age
Diabetes
Prior stroke, TIA, or thromboembolism
Vascular disease (MI, PAD, aortic plaque)
Worked calculation
Your values are highlighted.
- Points
When to use
- Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Pearls and pitfalls
- ESC 2024: anticoagulation recommended at 2 or higher and should be considered at 1.
Why use
Removes female sex, which modifies but does not independently drive risk.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Heart failure | +1 |
| Hypertension | +1 |
| Age: Under 65 | 0 |
| 65–74 | +1 |
| 75 or older | +2 |
| Diabetes | +1 |
| Prior stroke, TIA, or thromboembolism | +2 |
| Vascular disease (MI, PAD, aortic plaque) | +1 |