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A 72-year-old woman in residential aged care has a history of atrial fibrillation, hypertension and previous ischaemic stroke. She is fully mobile with mild cognitive impairment. Her medications include warfarin with stable INRs, perindopril and atorvastatin. The facility nurse asks whether her anticoagulation should be stopped because of her age and falls risk. What is the most appropriate response?

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