I was prescribed Eliquis after a cardiac catheterization procedure to look at my R heart valve. It caused AFIb permanently and I was given a clean bill of health post cardiac catheter surgery only to discover that I was actually injured. I don’t blame the surgeon. I blame the Cardiologist. Turns out he’s a narcissist and he made the decision that was wrong. It not only cost me getting a new hip, it has now cost me the ability to walk! Eliquis struck again! It’s a horrible drug. How was I supposed to know? I just turned 62 and I am thinking (and very terrified), that I may have to go to live in Assisted Living. I’m scared! I am meeting with an Inventional Cardiologist to discuss whether or not I am a candidate for the Watchman I know and you know what if I’m taking a stroke that’s not normal caused by Eliquis. AND nobody believes that Eliquis caused my extreme pain. I have no life anymore. I simply needed a new hip. And now, it’s the least of my worries! I can barely walk.