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Meta-analysis of observational studies on ischaemic stroke stratified by direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), then grouped by age band and DOAC dose. New users = no previous use of VKA, and switchers = previous use of VKA prior to starting DOAC. Effect sizes reported are hazard ratios. Sex is male and female unless otherwise stated.
