A 52-year-old man with biopsy-proven cirrhosis (Child-Pugh Class B) presents with haematemesis and melaena. On endoscopy, active bleeding from oesophageal varices is confirmed. After initial resuscitation and blood product transfusion, bleeding is controlled with endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL). What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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