Journal article
Warfarin use in hemodialysis patients with atrial fibrillation: decisions based on uncertainty
Abstract
BackgroundWarfarin prescribing patterns for hemodialysis patients with atrial fibrillation vary widely amongst nephrologists. This may be due to a paucity of guiding evidence, but also due to concerns of increased risks of warfarin use in this population. The literature lacks clarity on the balance of warfarin therapy between prevention of thrombotic strokes and the increased risks of bleeding in hemodialysis patients with atrial …
Authors
Juma S; Thomson BK; Lok CE; Clase CM; Blake PG; Moist L
Journal
BMC Nephrology, Vol. 14, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2013
DOI
10.1186/1471-2369-14-174
ISSN
1471-2369