Associations of atrial fibrillation with renal function decline in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Tz-Heng ChenYuan-Chia ChuShuo-Ming OuDer-Cherng Tarng

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2021)

In patients with CKD, AF was associated with greater risks of subsequent renal function decline. CHA2DS2-VASc scores may be a useful risk stratification scheme for predicting the risk of renal function decline.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
left atrial
oral anticoagulants
left atrial appendage
heart failure
direct oral anticoagulants
chronic kidney disease
percutaneous coronary intervention
risk assessment
human health
left ventricular
venous thromboembolism
climate change