@richard54 Just my inexpert opinion, but I would expect your 'handlers' to want to correct the anemia ASAP, which might also improve your cardiac function........................no? If the anemia can be fixed, your kidneys 'should' improve some, maybe a lot, but your blood will oxygenate the organs better, and also your heart. You may never have AF again, and that could mean you can discontinue the Eliquis, which would be awesome. So, if I were better educated than I am, and a betting man, I'd put money on them wanting to tackle your anemia aggressively. That's not to say a cardiologist wouldn't want to monitor you or refer you to an electrophysiologist at the same time, but you'll soon find out. Good luck. AF is no fun if you are symptomatic, as I was/am, but it won't kill you. Anemia is a more serious problem in my view...for now.