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MediumCardiologyAtrial Fibrillation Anticoagulationukmlamrcgp aktpaneprescribing safety assessment

A 70-year-old woman is found to have a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation on a routine ECG. She has a history of hypertension and is 70 years old. Her CHA2DS2-VASc score is calculated. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to NICE NG196, what is the most appropriate anticoagulation therapy?

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