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New to Afib, blood thinners and beta blocker
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Aug 13, 2023 | Replies (66)Comment receiving replies
@debbee,hello!
please read the following link: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-Guidelines-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423779_Article.jsp
the need for anticoagulation depends of your CHA2DS2–VASc risk.. after reading you will be entirely informed ,and you are able to discuss your treatment better with the doctors.
Replies to "@debbee,hello! please read the following link: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-Guidelines-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423779_Article.jsp the need for anticoagulation depends of your CHA2DS2–VASc risk....."
Thank you @yoanne. I wasn't clear in my post, I know my CHA2DS2-VASc risk, it's one.
And as of today, I'm off the warfarin!! Yayay! But still on the metoprolol, I have to be monitored to get off that, but will be in and out of the country for the next few months so have to wait till I'm back to do that. 1 down, 1 to go.
@debbee, hello!
I can imagine that you are relieved. it is according to the guidelines.I started with 100 mg aspirin as well, because I was younger than 65 and had no other risks. metoprolol is meant to keep the heart rate within certain limits it does not prevent A-Fib's, ,but it makes the A-Fib. more bearable.(less dizziness for example).
I am also to be traveling extensively in Italy - but have put it off - I have persistent afib with no symptoms - and will gVe cardioversion in 1 month
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Thank you @yoanne. I wasn't clear in my post, my CHA2DS2-VASc risk is 1. And after my dr.s appt. today, I am now OFF warfarin, and on a baby aspirin. I'm thrilled. The beta blocker though is another story. I have to be monitored as I ween off it, but am going to be out of the country off and on for the next 7 months, so have to wait on that one.