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A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation presents for routine follow-up. He has well-controlled blood pressure and diabetes. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3 (age 65-74 = 1, hypertension = 1, diabetes = 1). Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate next step to reduce stroke risk?

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