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A 55-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and well-controlled hypertension presents for routine follow-up. He has no history of stroke, transient ischemic attack, heart failure, diabetes, or vascular disease. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 1 (for hypertension). What is the most appropriate recommendation regarding stroke prevention?

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