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| Cause of death, n (%) | VKA ( N = 122) | DOAC ( N = 90) |
|---|---|---|
| VTE | 6 (4.9) | 2 (2.2) |
| Stroke | 2 (1.6) | 1 (1.1) |
| Cardiac | 10 (8.2) | 11 (12.2) |
| Cancer-related | 42 (34.4) | 41 (45.6) |
| Bleed | 6 (4.9) | 0 (0.0) |
| Other | 31 (25.4) | 14 (15.6) |
| Unknown | 25 (20.5) | 21 (23.3) |
Abbreviation: VTE, venous thromboembolism.
