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A 68-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation has been stable on warfarin for several years. He presents with melaena and haemoglobin 85 g/L. INR is 4.5. Endoscopy identifies a bleeding duodenal ulcer, which is treated endoscopically. What is the most appropriate management of his anticoagulation in the acute setting?

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