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Baseline characteristics.
| Dabigatran (n = 65) | Rivaroxaban (n = 34) | Apixaban (n = 14) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD age, yr | 71 ± 11 | 70 ± 15 | 70 ± 14 |
| Gender, n | |||
| Male | 28 | 16 | 6 |
| Female | 37 | 18 | 8 |
| Indication, n | |||
| Stroke prevention | 64 | 21 | 9 |
| VTE prophylaxis/treatment | 1 | 13 | 5 |
| Status of NOACs, n | |||
| Home medication | 51 | 18 | 4 |
| New start | 14 | 16 | 10 |
| Cancer, n | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Concurrent use of antiplatelets, n | |||
| Aspirin 325 mg | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Aspirin 81 mg | 18 | 9 | 4 |
| Clopidogrel 75 mg | 1 | 1 | 1 |
VTE = venous thromboembolism, NOACs = novel oral anticoagulants.
