The comparison is conducted based on the results from the generation of CE for the respective end points. If no CE was generated (according to the strict heterogeneity criteria) a comparison of the respective result of the specific NOAC was applied. Legend: AP, apixaban; BID, twice-daily dosing; CE, common estimate; CE BID, common estimate generated by meta-analysis of DE 150 mg BID and AP 5/2.5 mg BID; CE QD, common estimate generated by meta-analysis of RIVA 20/10 mg QD and EDOX 60/30 mg QD; DE, dabigatran etexilate; EDOX, edoxaban; HR (95% CI), hazard ratio (95% confidence interval); ITT, intention-to-treat analysis; NOACs, novel oral anticoagulants; QD, once-daily dosing; RIVA, rivaroxaban; safety, safety set analysis.