Publications by authors named "Mercedes Galloway"
Glomerular Dis
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Anticoagulant-related nephropathy (ARN) is becoming more recognized as a cause of acute kidney injury (AKI), especially in patients using warfarin, and now also needs scrutiny for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
- A case study showed a 64-year-old male with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation treated with DOACs, presenting with heart failure and AKI, which was linked to kidney damage and underlying IgA nephropathy.
- The findings highlight the need for clinicians to be vigilant about the potential risk of ARN in patients on DOACs, especially when they exhibit symptoms of AKI, emphasizing early diagnosis for better patient outcomes.
