Validation of Age, Blood Pressure, Clinical Features, Duration, and Diabetes Score as Identifying Individuals at High Early Risk of Stroke After a Transient Ischemic Attack at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi
Cross-sectional study validated the ABCD² score for early stroke risk in individuals after a transient ischemic attack, suggesting its implications for South Asian populations.
Key Points
ABCD² score effectively identified individuals at high early risk of stroke after transient ischemic attack.
Stroke was observed in 54% of enrolled patients, highlighting the critical need for timely intervention.
Age and comorbidities like hypertension and diabetes were significantly associated with stroke outcomes.
Region-specific risk assessment models may offer better predictive value for stroke in South Asian populations.