Atrial Fibrillation — Trial to Evaluate Anticoagulation Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
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RENal Hemodialysis Patients ALlocated Apixaban Versus Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation (RENAL-AF) Randomized Clinical Trial
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