A simple score (ABCD2) to identify individuals at high early risk of stroke after transient ischemic attack.

• A (Age); 1 point for age >60 years,

• B (Blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg); 1 point for hypertension at the acute evaluation,

• C (Clinical features); 2 points for unilateral weakness, 1 for speech disturbance without weakness, and

• D (symptom Duration); 1 point for 10–59 minutes, 2 points for >60 minutes.

• D (Diabetes); 1 point

Total scores ranged from 0 (lowest risk) to 7 (highest risk).

 

Stroke risk at 2 days, 7 days, and 90 days:

• Scores 0-3: low risk  

• Scores 4-5: moderate risk

• Scores 6-7: high risk

 

 

 

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