What implications does CKD have on the trajectory of AF, risk of stroke, and bleeding risk of anticoagulation?
CKD has significant implications on the trajectory of AF, risk of stroke, and bleeding risk of anticoagulation. The presence of CKD or AF bi-directionally affects the incident risk of the other. Among patients with CKD, the prevalence of AF is substantially higher than in the general population, ranging from 16% to 21% in nondialysis dependent CKD and 15% to 40% in patients with dialysis dependent CKD. Among patients with AF, CKD is present in one-third of patients at the time of AF diagnosis.