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Initiation of Apixaban Versus Warfarin in Patients With Kidney Failure on Hemodialysis With Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation: A Target Trial Emulation

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study compared two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, in people on dialysis with an irregular heartbeat. It used a method that mimics a randomized trial to see which drug is safer. The results help doctors choose the best blood thinner for this high-risk group. It is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Source

Paper · AJKD · 2026-10-20
https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(26)01177-7/fulltext?rss=yes