I am struggling to understand exactly what is going on with my AFib. I was told all my life (just turned 81), that I had a mitral valve prolapse. So I pretty much ignored the racing heart beat, and worse feeling with hard exercise. In 2021 I complained of a tiredness I could not seem to get thru the day even with small chores. I had a stent implanted, then Cardiologist said I needed a pacemaker, which was done. Then they put me on Eliquis which I feel has complicated my health and made me feel worse. They tell me I have to stay on it unless I have an ablation, then maybe a Watchman implant. The pacemaker is uncomfortable to live with, I am not excited about having my heart "burned" or another implant. Now my son has a pacemaker for a valve stenosis problem. I worry about a genetic complication as my brother has had similar heart issues. When I complain about the Eliquis they say I must stay on it because I am always in AFib??? I don't know what any of this means. My grandmother died of a massive stroke, never regained consciousness. So I am scheduled for an ablation soon but not happy about it. You seem to understand the disease (if we can call it that). Please respond with any questions I need to ask these Cardiologists because I just had a CT scan of my abdomen for a recurring pain. I have no appendix, no gall bladder. I do have adhesions from previous C sections and other surgeries. I mention this because the CT scan said my heart was enlarged and my liver was cystic and scarred (cirrhosis). So I'm concerned about any invasive procedure. Going for more blood tests as last one not specific for liver issues. Never thought I would spend my golden years in the clinic every time I turn around. My BMI is normal, I don't smoke or drink. Maybe this is just nature's way of winding down but I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. Any suggestions are appreciated.