Blood Thinners Key to Preventing Stroke from Atrial Fibrillation

With five options available, the oldest drug might be the best one for you.

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If you have ever felt your heart racing or jumping, you have experienced the symptoms of atrial fibrillation (afib). Its a distressing-even frightening-sensation that usually resolves in a few seconds. But if it lasts more than several days or returns from time to time, it can increase your risk of stroke five-fold.
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