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Stroke and Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation with Chronic Kidney Disease
NEJM 367:625-635, Olesen, J.B.,et al, 2012
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Article Abstract
Chronic kidney disease was associated with an increased risk of stroke or systemic thromboembolism and bleeding among patients with atrial fibrillation. Warfarin treatment was associated with a decreased risk of stroke or systemic thromboembolism among patients with chronic kidney disease, whereas warfarin and aspirin were associated with an increased risk of bleeding.
 
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