I, too, appreciate this discussion. I have been in Afib (this time) for 2 months. My doctor put me on a low dose antiarrhythmic when it began, and I have been on Xarelto daily for several years. However, I recently had surgery and had to be off the Xarelto for about a week. My doctor had me discontinue the antiarrhythmic since the week before the surgery. He wants to schedule a TEECV and only resume the antiarrhythmic (at a higher dose) AFTER my heart is back in rhythm. I have now been off the antiarrhythmic for nearly a month. I don't understand why I should not resume the antiarrhythmic, if the goal is to stop my Afib. Although I have called, they won't give me answers over the phone and can't schedule an appointment for a month. This is very frustrating. Obviously, I do not want a stroke - but since I am back on Xarelto, is a stroke a major concern if I resume the antiarrhythmic? Thanks!