Heart Disease, Ischemic

Atrial Fibrillation and Hemodialysis – Should we Anticoagulate These Patients? Ischemic Versus Hemorrhagic Risk

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia worldwide, and it is a very frequent cause of increased morbidity and mortality in adults. This arrhythmia favors the formation of thrombi, which can lead to systemic embolism, such as ischemic stroke.

Anticoagulants
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Disease, Ischemic
Hemorrhage
renal dialysis
Stroke

To identify patients with thromboembolic risk, the most used score is the CHA2DS2VASC, which takes the following factors in consideration: heart failure, arterial hypertension, age, diabetes, previous stroke, vascular disease, and sex. It is worth emphasizing that this score does not take renal function or dialysis treatment into consideration.

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Anticoagulants
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Disease, Ischemic
Hemorrhage
renal dialysis
Stroke

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