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Blood Thinners–how soon do they act, how long to stay on them?
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: May 13 3:15pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
I, too, appreciate this discussion. I have been in Afib (this time) for 2 months. My doctor put me on a low dose antiarrhythmic when it began, and I have been on Xarelto daily for several years. However, I recently had surgery and had to be off the Xarelto for about a week. My doctor had me discontinue the antiarrhythmic since the week before the surgery. He wants to schedule a TEECV and only resume the antiarrhythmic (at a higher dose) AFTER my heart is back in rhythm. I have now been off the antiarrhythmic for nearly a month. I don't understand why I should not resume the antiarrhythmic, if the goal is to stop my Afib. Although I have called, they won't give me answers over the phone and can't schedule an appointment for a month. This is very frustrating. Obviously, I do not want a stroke - but since I am back on Xarelto, is a stroke a major concern if I resume the antiarrhythmic? Thanks!
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The purpose for the Xarelto is primarily to prevent a stroke (CVA). There's always a possibility that even though you are on antiarryhthmic meds or have had a cardio versions or ablations you can still convert back into atrial fib or flutter. This is the reason I was instructed to stay on my blood thinner for the rest of my life. I don't like the bruising issues it causes but absolutely do not want to experience a CVA. I'm an old RN and have seen too many of these, therefore, I've decided to take it every single day forever.