All I can say it afib is very worrisome for me pschologically just what the heart does not need. It is indeed comfusing with all the options. Each case is different. I have had it for years with no symptoms until the last few years. I travel but close to home fearful of going very far away as I ddi. Had two ablations...with some success but no cure in my case...on meds...blood thinner...palpitations are"scary"but so far not life threatening although they feel as if they are when they are occurring....Recently went to ER but okey. Pacemaker in view as also have slow heartbeat..Hard to know what todo.