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Cardiologist suggests I can stop taking Eliquis. Any thoughts?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: May 18 11:46pm | Replies (117)Comment receiving replies
I had a TIA several years ago & one side of my mouth is still slightly droopy. Then I had 6 concussions from falling, 5 of which were within 2 years. As an Afib patient, I was put on Eliquis - 2/day. Because of the head injuries, my cardiologist and electrophysiology cardiologist have scheduled me for an ablation and then the Watchman procedure. Each one is preceded by a TEE, followed by another TEE after the surgical Watchman. Once they feel the incision in my heart has healed I’ll have another TEE to ensure it’s completely closed. At that point I only have to take a baby aspirin every day - no more Eliquis. You may want to ask your doctor about this course of long-term preventative treatment.
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After the site is sealed, then most people don't take any blood thinners. I just had The Amulet done myself. Three years of Eliquis caused 15 side effects. That is big price because of an algorithm based on gender and age alone,
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The concussions due to a fall lead me to this post. I have had 12 vaso vagal syncope incidents in 12 years of which 3 resulted in collapse. The most recent in December 2023 resulted in a broken ankle. Thus I’m interested in learning if your falls were due to a fainting episode and if the doctors related that to your AFib or other cardiac issue. My AFibs are recent occurring in 2023 while the syncopes began in 2012. I’m diligent with hydration and electrolytes but want to investigate further. Any ideas?