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[Impaired kidney function in patients with atrial fibrillation: practical aspects]
A V Melekhov1, E F Dadashova1, I G Nikitin1
1Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, "Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
Kardiologiia
|May 17, 2018
Summary
Managing atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires careful consideration. This study examines real-world antithrombotic strategies in patients with both conditions, comparing them to current guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently coexist.
- Management of AF in CKD patients presents unique challenges.
- Echocardiographic (EchoCG) changes may correlate with CKD severity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate practical management strategies for patients with concurrent AF and CKD.
- To compare the incidence of CKD stages in a real-world cohort with international data.
- To assess the relationship between EchoCG findings and CKD severity.
- To compare real-world antithrombotic prevention in AF/CKD patients against existing guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of authors' own patient data.
- Comparison of CKD stage incidence with international reports.
- Correlation analysis between EchoCG parameters and CKD severity.
- Retrospective review of antithrombotic therapy in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Incidence of CKD stages in the study cohort was analyzed and compared internationally.
- Echocardiographic changes were found to be associated with the severity of chronic kidney disease.
- Real-world antithrombotic prevention strategies were evaluated against established clinical guidelines.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into the practical management of AF in CKD patients.
- Findings highlight the association between cardiac structure and kidney disease progression.
- Real-world antithrombotic prescribing patterns may deviate from current guidelines, necessitating further investigation.
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