Abstract | BACKGROUND: Antithrombotic therapy for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) is considered a standard of care, but for hemodialysis (HD) patients the benefits are unclear, and bleeding risks are high. Our study objective was to compare cardiologists' and nephrologists' stroke prevention practices in different patient risk scenarios. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional, online survey was distributed to members of three Canadian physician societies (Nephrology, Cardiovascular, Heart Rhythm), and to cardiologists affiliated with three Canadian Universities. The questionnaire included four AF scenarios in HD patients with varying stroke and bleeding risks. Physicians selected one of six antithrombotic therapy options for each scenario. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Laura Marcus, Linda Mackeigan, Kori Leblanc, David Orlov, Nicholas Mitsakakis, Zubin Austin, Sarbjit Vanita Jassal, Marisa Battistella |
Journal | Clinical nephrology
(Clin Nephrol)
Vol. 92
Issue 5
Pg. 226-232
(Nov 2019)
ISSN: 0301-0430 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 31496513
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Anticoagulants
(therapeutic use)
- Atrial Fibrillation
(etiology, therapy)
- Canada
- Cardiologists
(statistics & numerical data)
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Humans
- Nephrologists
(statistics & numerical data)
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'
(statistics & numerical data)
- Renal Dialysis
(adverse effects)
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