Abstract 271: Anti-coagulation and Ischemic Stroke Risk in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from the Kaiser Permanente Colorado Atrial Fibrillation Registry [Session Title: Poster Session II]

Conclusion: 1 in 3 patients with atrial fibrillation have CKD. There were similar reductions in the risk of stroke associated with warfarin use for CKD and non-CKD patients. These findings reinforce current clinical practice guidelines, which recommend warfarin use based on thromboembolic risk without consideration for CKD status.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Schneider, P. M., Tavel, H. M., Witt, D. M., Kauffman, Y. S., Shetterly, S. M., Go, A. S., Ho, P. M., Magid, D. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research