Anticoagulant treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease - a common problem in the elderly

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease are strongly interacting diseases common in elderly. This combination significantly increases morbidity and mortality especially due to their impact on stroke risk.

Keywords

• anticoagulation therapy
• creatinine clerance
• atrial fibrillation
• chronic kidney disease
• novel oral anticoagulants
• elderly patients