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Hi all,

I have been away for a very long time, busy with work and life.

My a-fib makes an appearance when I am stressed out or scared of

something....December I got it after my flu shot - what a baby

right??

Anyways, I accepted a new job that I am starting next week and the

transition must be weighing on me... or the fear of failure... I

don't know.

I am do not normally do anything special for the afib other than a

full streght aspirin at least once per week. This weekend when it

hit I called my doc and got someone else who was on call. He scared

me about the idea of having a stroke so I am trying to decide what

to do.

I am 40 years old so my cardiologist feels I am ok to use just

aspirin. I am questioning that idea now, I really do not want a

stroke...

How bad is it to go on Warafin? If my events continue to be just

twice a year is being on warfarin enough... I am trying to do my

homework before seeing the doc. Your advice is much appreciated.

-Michele in CA

50mg Toprol XL 2x's a day

plus a variety of other meds not related to afib :-)