Journal article
Canadian Nephrologist Views Regarding Stroke and Systemic Embolism Prevention in Dialysis Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Survey
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke and is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and dialysis patients. The use of oral anticoagulation to prevent stroke and systemic embolism in the setting of kidney disease is controversial. Novel alternatives to vitamin K antagonists include left atrial appendage occlusion devices (LAAOD) and apixaban.
OBJECTIVE: We sought to elicit Canadian …
Authors
Collister D; Healey JS; Conen D; Brimble KS; Rigatto C; Harel Z; Sood MM; Walsh M
Journal
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, Vol. 6, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
1 2019
DOI
10.1177/2054358118821945
ISSN
2054-3581