ACS Stroke Sepsis

Cincinnati Stroke Program

ABCD2 Score

Face exam: Have the patient smile or show their teeth.
Arm exam: Have the patient extend their arms in front of them and count to 10 with their eyes closed.
Speech exam: Have the patient repeat a phrase such as 'The sky is blue in Cincinnati'.

Choose All That Apply
Age >=60 yo	(1 point)
BP >=140/90	(1 point)
Clinical Features (Choose One)	Unilateral Weakness (2 points) Speech Disturbance w/o Weakness (1 point)
Diabetes	(1 point)
Duration (Choose One)	10-59 min (1 point) >=60 min (2 points)

References

Johnston SC et al. Validation and refinement of scores to predict very early stroke risk after transient ischaemic attack. Lancet. 2007 Jan 27;369(9558):283-92.

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