| Literature DB >> 35373133 |
Srikanth Vallurupalli1,2, Tanya Sharma1, Subhi Al'Aref1, Subodh R Devabhaktuni1, Gaurav Dhar1,2.
Abstract
Anticoagulation to reduce thromboembolic stroke risk due to nonvalvular atrial fibrillation in ESKD is associated with increased bleeding. There is an existing debate in ESKD centers around the pros and cons of anticoagulation. We propose percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion as a third alternative to balance thrombosis and bleeding risks in this high-risk population.Entities:
Keywords: anticoagulants; atrial fibrillation; blood coagulation; chronic kidney disease; left atrial appendage occlusion; stroke
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Year: 2021 PMID: 35373133 PMCID: PMC8967650 DOI: 10.34067/KID.0004082021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Kidney360 ISSN: 2641-7650