Male age 66, I have had AFIB since I was thirty. At 66 the cardiologists (more than one opinion) told me to go on blood thinners in June. I had been off of them for 15 years but the risk the Dr said was greater as I aged. I also had to increase my stains, which I was reluctant. In the end, they found a blood clot in my aorta last week and said to continue with the blood thinners. Only 1 of my 3 cardiologist who read all the reports suggested I get an adomen CT scan. That's when they found the clot. How lucky? Glad I am on blood thinners.