A 75 year old male presents to his GP with a complaint of palpitations. An EKG reveals that he is in atrial fibrillation. He is on a thiazide for hypertension but no other medications. Based on his CHADS-2 score, he would be a candidate for anti-coagulation to prevent stroke. What options would be available for someone in his circumstance?
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