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A 60-year-old man has a previous history of anterior myocardial infarction and reduced ejection fraction. He reports ongoing exertional breathlessness but stable angina. His GP calculates a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 2 due to heart failure and hypertension and diagnoses non-valvular atrial fibrillation. What is the most appropriate strategy for stroke prevention?

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