Chronic kidney disease and undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in individuals with diabetes.

Nam Ju HeoSang Youl RheeJill WaalenSteven R Steinhubl

Published in: Cardiovascular diabetology (2020)

Among individuals with diabetes, CKD significantly increases the risk of incident AF. Identification of AF prior to clinical symptoms through active ECG screening could help to improve the clinical outcomes in individuals with CKD and diabetes.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
atrial fibrillation
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
end stage renal disease
glycemic control
heart failure
left atrial
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
sleep quality
percutaneous coronary intervention
acute coronary syndrome