Long-term prognostic impact of anticoagulation on patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing hemodialysis.

Introduction And Objectives: Evidence for the efficacy and safety of oral anticoagulation with dicumarines in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) on hemodialysis is controversial. The aim of our study is to evaluate the long-term prognostic implications of anticoagulation with dicumarines in a cohort of patients with non-valvular AF on a hemodialysis program due to end-stage renal disease.

Methods: Retrospective, observational study with consecutive inclusion of 74 patients with AF on hemodialysis.