I too had a cardiac ablation going on 2 years ago. I have developed afib and SVT and CHF (Stage 1 and 2); but, because I stroked (cardioembolic) 2 times at 50 due to afib I will forever be on Eliquis. I can see why anyone who has never stroked in the past and has had a successful ablation would want to discontinue blood thinners. Crazy as it sounds and forgive me for not having the reference on hand but I read earlier that eliquis has about the same affect as aspirin. hmmmmm? I am NOT saying I believe this but in a situation as to whether to take a blood thinner the rest of my life or just an aspirin it would prompt me to check it out. I remember after my 2 strokes (23 years ago) my neurologist agreeing to not begin blood thinners as at the time I was teaching yoga/meditation classes (20 classes a week) and in excellent shape that he thought I was OK with just the 81 mg aspirin on the promise that I take it every single night. I eventually stopped (a student did a "test" on me and I showed weakness with the aspirin)...then suffered more serious afib and hospitalized for 3 days and was given eliquis. I will be on eliquis for my remaining time here. Every body is so different. I am refusing to restart amidarone again and my bp drops dangerously low with metroprolol so I am not able to take it either, so I am just hoping I don't stroke again. I do have a smartwatch and I measure my sleep patterns, oxygen (I'm on oxygen every night) and check bp regularly and my weight daily. Thanks for sharing everyone. I am new at this site. I appreciate being able to share.