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Observational studies confirm effectiveness of popular anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation.

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Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used by patients with atrial fibrillation. Observational studies have been conducted to see if the results from randomized trials are consistent with real-world use.