Novel oral anticoagulants (NOVACs) as blood coagulation factor inhibitors have exhibited pivotal role in thromboembolic event and ischemic cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, it's application in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients of stage 3-5 remains controversial. This paper reviewed currently recommended usage of NOACs in CKD patients of stage 3-5 in the evaluation of anticoagulation related nephrop...