CHADS 2 scores as a predictor of ischemic stroke after radical prostatectomy
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CHADS2 scores as a predictor of ischemic stroke after radical prostatectomy.
Patients with prostate cancer have an increased risk of stroke, but their absolute rate of stroke depends on age and comorbid conditions. The Charlson Comorbidity Index Score (CCIS) is a widely accepted measure for risk adjustment in administrative claims data sets. This study assesses the predictive value of CHADS2 scores and CCIS for stroke among patients with prostate cancer. The study was c...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cancer Medicine
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2045-7634,2045-7634
DOI: 10.1002/cam4.557