The purpose of this study is to determine and compare the persistence rate of newly prescribed apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran and VKAs in patients with NVAF.

Actual number of patients enrolled for UK : 15242 patients

Actual number of patients enrolled for Germany : 22880 patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have an apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran or VKA prescription during the study period
• Are ≥18 years old at index date
• Have ≥12 months of computerised medical data prior to index date
• Have a record of AF on or ever prior to index date (index OAC prescription)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have a record for a valvular condition (ie, rheumatic valvular disease and prosthetic valves) on or ever prior to index date
• Have a history (ever prior to index date) of the Oral anticoagulant (OACs) which are prescribed during the study period

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