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The problem of atrial fibrillation in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with the risk of multiple life-threatening complications such as: progression to chronic renal failure and cardiovascular disease including coronary heart disease, heart failure and peripheral arterial disease. Also, atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in this group of patients. Factors contributing to the occurrence of AF in patients undergoing dialysis include: age, presence of coronary heart disease, echocardiographic abnormalities (low ejection fraction, atrial enlargement, valvular calcification, left ventricular hypertrophy), heart failure, chronic obstructi...
Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - January 15, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Franczyk B, Gluba-Brzózka A, Ciałkowska-Rysz A, Banach M, Rysz J Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research