Estimates the risk of stroke after a suspected transient ischemic attack (TIA)
|
Component |
Criteria |
Points |
|
Age |
≥ 60 years |
1 |
|
|
< 60 years |
0 |
|
Blood Pressure |
Systolic ≥ 140 mmHg or Diastolic ≥ 90 mmHg |
1 |
|
|
Systolic < 140 mmHg and Diastolic < 90 mmHg |
0 |
|
Clinical features |
Unilateral weakness |
2 |
|
|
Speech disturbance without weakness |
1 |
|
|
Other symptoms |
0 |
|
Duration |
≥ 60 minutes |
2 |
|
|
10-59 minutes |
1 |
|
|
< 10 minutes |
0 |
|
Diabetes |
Present |
1 |
|
|
Absent |
0 |
Scoring Interpretation:
A. 0-3 points: Low risk of stroke (approximately 1% risk within 2 days)
B. 4-5 points: Moderate risk of stroke (approximately 4% risk within 2 days)
C. 6-7 points: High risk of stroke (approximately 8% risk within 2 days)