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In patients with both cirrhosis and atrial fibrillation, apixaban initiation was associated with lower rates of major bleeding compared to rivaroxaban or warfarin, without compromising thromboembolic protection.

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Managing venous thromboembolism effectively demands a nuanced understanding of updated clinical guidelines, which now differentiate treatment protocols based on specific risk assessments and patient comorbidities.