Question

A 63-year-old with new AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2 (female sex + hypertension) asks about sex as a risk factor. How should scoring be applied?

Accepted Answer

Female sex is not counted if it is the only risk factor

Answer

Female sex adds 1 point regardless of other factors and alone warrants anticoagulation

Answer

Female sex counts as 2 points if age <65

Answer

Female sex never counts in CHA₂DS₂‑VASc

Answer

Female sex adds a point only with diabetes

Practice question

A 63-year-old with new AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2 (female sex + hypertension) asks about sex as a risk factor. How should scoring be applied?