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A 76-year-old woman presents with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation. She has hypertension and type 2 diabetes but no prior stroke or TIA. Her CHADS-VASc score is 4. Renal function is normal and there are no major bleeding risk factors. What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?

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