A 42-year-old man with a 10-year history of hepatitis B (HBeAg-positive, HBV DNA 6 × 10^5 IU/mL) and compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) presents for routine follow-up. He has no prior treatment. Ultrasound shows no features of hepatocellular carcinoma. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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