In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know

Bottom line: The ABCD2 score does not sufficiently predict the seven-day risk of ischemic stroke after TIA. Further validation studies are needed.

Citation: Asimos AW, Johnson AM, Rosamond WD, et al. A multicenter evaluation of the ABCD2 score’s accuracy for predicting early ischemic stroke in admitted patients with transient ischemic attack. Ann Emerg Med. 2010;55(2):201-210.e5. TH

Dr. Kim is a hospitalist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and an instructor at Harvard Medical School.