Warfarin use, mortality, bleeding and stroke in haemodialysis patients with atrial fibrillation

This interesting study of hemodialysis patients on oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation showed that although their overall mortality was high – it was not associated with warfarin.  In fact, warfarin was associated with better survival and antiplatelet agents increased overall mortality. . : The intersection of risk and benefit: is warfarin anticoagulation suitable for atrial fibrillation in patients on hemodialysis? Effects of Antiplatelet Therapy on Mortality and Cardiovascular and Bleeding Outcomes in Persons With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Stroke and Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation with Chronic Kidney Disease
Source: Nephrology Now - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Clinical Nephrology Hemodialysis Source Type: research