Journal article
Biomarker-Based Risk Prediction With the ABC-AF Scores in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Not Receiving Oral Anticoagulation
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The novel ABC (Age, Biomarkers, Clinical History) scores outperform traditional risk scores for stroke, major bleeding, and death in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) receiving oral anticoagulation. To refine their utility, the ABC-AF scores needed to be validated in patients not receiving oral anticoagulation.
METHODS: We measured plasma levels of the ABC biomarkers (N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, cardiac …
Authors
Benz AP; Hijazi Z; Lindbäck J; Connolly SJ; Eikelboom JW; Oldgren J; Siegbahn A; Wallentin L
Journal
Circulation, Vol. 143, No. 19, pp. 1863–1873
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 11, 2021
DOI
10.1161/circulationaha.120.053100
ISSN
0009-7322