ABCD2 risk assessment

Question 1

What does the ABCD2 tool assess risk for?

Answer 1

The risk of a stroke after a suspected TIA

Question 2

What is the parameter and points regarding personal details of patient?

Answer 2

Age = +1 point if over 60

Question 3

What are the parameters surrounding details of the TIA?

Answer 3

Clinical features:
unilateral weakness = 2
speech disturbance without weakness = 1
other symptoms = 0

Duration:
<10 minutes = 0
10 mins to an hour = 1
> 1 hour = 2

Question 4

What is the parameter regarding past medical history and the scoring for this?

Answer 4

History of diabetes = 1

Question 5

What are the score ranges for overall levels of risk?

Answer 5

0-3 = low
4-5 = moderate
6-7 = high

Question 6

What should you do if a patient has a low risk score?

Answer 6

If score less than 3, consult neurology within a week

Question 7

What should you do if the patient has a score of 3 or above?

Answer 7

Consult neurology within 24 hours

Consider MRI or carotid ultrasound