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A 74-year-old woman with hypertension, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF 30%), and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) is reviewed in clinic. She has no history of stroke and normal renal function. Her CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 5. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?

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