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The objective of the systematic review is to compare the clinical and cost-effectiveness of oral antithrombotic agents (i.e., anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents) for the prevention of stroke and other thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Contents

• 1. CONTEXT AND POLICY ISSUES
• 2. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• 3. METHODS
  • 3.1 Literature Search Strategy
  • 3.2 Article Selection
  • 3.3 Data Extraction and Critical Appraisal
  • 3.4 Data Analysis Methods
• REFERENCES

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