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Dabigatran has demonstrated similar efficacy and safety to enoxaparin for VTE prevention in patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty, and to warfarin for the treatment of VTE. Dabigatran (110 mg) is noninferior and dabigatran (150 mg) is superior to warfarin for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular AF, with a lower rate of intracranial hemorrhage reported at both doses. Apixaban, rivaroxaban and edoxaban provide alternate anticoagulant options to dabigatran. While there are many similarities, there are also significant differences to consider in agent selection based on patient-specific characteristics.