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A 78-year-old man presents with new-onset non-valvular atrial fibrillation. He has a history of hypertension and a prior ischaemic stroke. He has no major bleeding history and normal renal function. Using the CHA₂DS₂-VA score, he has a score of 4. According to Australian atrial fibrillation guidelines, what is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?

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