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Evaluation of Glomerular Filtration Rate is highlighted as a potential tool to guide treatment strategies in patients with acute coronary syndrome complicated by atrial fibrillation.
Evaluating Glomerular Filtration Rate may help identify specific treatment strategies for patients with acute coronary syndrome complicated by atrial fibrillation.
The close relationship between kidney and heart is well known. Cardiovascular impairment contributes to the worsening of renal function and kidney failure worsens cardiovascular health. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a frequent issue in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and several studies have demonstrated that AF impacts negatively on their quality of life and outcomes. Understanding the mechanisms leading to the progression of CKD, new-onset AF and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a key issue. The evaluation of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) could make the difference in this equilibrium and suggests specific strategies in the treatment of the population at major risk of cardiovascular events. This intriguing connection paves the way for necessary further investigations.
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Santoro et al. (2020) conducted a review in Acute Coronary Syndrome complicated by Atrial Fibrillation and Chronic Kidney Disease. Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) evaluation was evaluated. Evaluation of Glomerular Filtration Rate is highlighted as a potential tool to guide treatment strategies in patients with acute coronary syndrome complicated by atrial fibrillation.
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