I fought 3 successive cardiologists not to put me on blood thinners. I just had a "bad feeling" about it. They were very nice and didn't push me. But one weekend when I was feeling lousy and finally reached the "on call" doctor, she was so calm and funny and smart ... by the time I finished talking with her I'd made my mind up to go ahead with it. I've been on Eliquis now for over a year without any serious side effects. The person who said aspirin should not be used in place of blood thinners is absolutely correct -- they don't even function in the same way. Blood thinners can reduce your chances of stroke or other clots by about 90%, I've read and heard. I know how scary change can be ... especially where medications are concerned. But I feel much safer now after biting the bullet, and I hope you'll do the same.

Thanks, actually caffeine in moderation seems to calm he heart