ABCD2skjemaet

ABCD2 skjemaet is a Danish medical assessment tool used to predict the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events in patients who have experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as a "mini-stroke." Developed in the late 1990s, the ABCD2 score is a widely used and validated system for assessing the severity and risk of future stroke events in TIA patients.

The ABCD2 score consists of five clinical variables:

* Age ≥ 60 years: 0 or 1 point

* Blood pressure: ≥140/90 mmHg: 0 or 1 point

* Clinical features of stroke: unilateral weakness, speech disturbance, or amaurosis: 1 point

* Duration of symptoms ≥ 10 minutes: 0 or 1 point

* Diabetes: yes: 0 or 1 point

The score is calculated by assigning a point value for each variable present and adding up the points to arrive at a total score. A higher score indicates a higher risk of stroke within one week. The maximum score is 9.

The ABCD2 score has been studied extensively and validated in various populations, and it has become a standard tool for healthcare professionals to predict and manage stroke risk in TIA patients. While it is not a perfect tool, the ABCD2 score provides a useful framework for healthcare providers to initiate appropriate management strategies and prevent future stroke events.