However, whether the ABCD2 score is able to predict the long-term risk of recurrent stroke in general hospital remains uncertain. Objectives: We aimed to identify the rate of recurrent stroke and its predictive value Methods: Cross-study prospective134 consecutive patients with a transient ischemic attack / minor stroke, hospitalized from 08/2009 to 04/2010, were followed up to document any recurrent stroke stratified by a 7-point ABCD2 score.