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A 72-year-old man with hypertension and diabetes presents for routine follow-up. He is found to have new-onset atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 110 beats per minute and blood pressure 132/78 mm Hg. CHA2DS2-VASc score is 4. What is the most appropriate next step in management to reduce his stroke risk?

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