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Easy"Men with CHA2DS2‑VASc ≥2 should receive oral anticoagulation; DOACs are preferred over warfarin in eligible patients without mechanical valves or rheumatic MS. Aspirin or DAPT is inferior for stroke prevention in AF and not recommended. Warfarin is reasonable but not preferred in this nonvalvular AF patient. No therapy is inappropriate given his score."Atrial Fibrillation"easy"

A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and diabetes (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3) asks about stroke prevention. He has no mechanical valve or moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis. What is the most appropriate next step?

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