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A study of 100 patients with AF and CKD found that using DOACs (direct oral anticoagulants) instead of warfarin did not reduce stroke risk and might increase bleeding. The study lasted 2 years. This finding challenges the use of DOACs in patients with advanced kidney disease.

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Paper · AJKD · 2026-09-01
https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(26)01013-9/fulltext?rss=yes