Practical tip: Most patients with non-valvular AF and CKD not on dialysis have sufficient risk for stroke to consider oral anticoagulation.
Practical tip: Among patients with eGFR 30-50 ml/min/1.73m2, the lower dose forms of the NOACs are preferred. Therefore, patients taking one of the NOACs should have their renal function repeatedly monitored (at least once per year).