prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation
"i have AF

Was on Aspirin

Doctor wanted  me on Warfarin

Tried it, my AF came back, after six weeks and lots of blood tests my INR rate was still 1, knowing some of the worst case side effects I was not happy to be on it.  

On Aspirin I had a life

On Warfarin, warfarin took over my life

Could not drink or eat certain foods

Could not take anti inflamatories (for Rhu Arthritis, taken as and when required, not regularly)

Worry about cranial bleeds brought on by taking Warfarin

Too much worry

Complained to the Dr that she had not explained the alternatives properly to me

Was put on Apixaban at my request

Also as a back up was put on a Betablocker, as advised by a

Dr in A and E after a scary AF attack

Now three months on Apixaban and life is good"