I started a post question on the heart rhythm section and for some reason it kicked me to this site.
I have persistent AFib, two cardioversions did not stop this but for 3-4 months each.
Docs want me to go on Tikosyn (which requires 4 days in hospital to titrate dose) and then 3 months later get a Watchman procedure, which is supposed to allow you to wean off blood thinners after that. I'm having bleeding problems with Eliquis. (Fell and hit my head, had subdural hematoma, also I am a fall risk because of foot problem). I just found out that you do have to continue to take the Tikosyn indefinitely, which I don't like. I am so confused. I have a list of drugs a mile long I CANNOT take because of side effects, and fear starting another unknown.
A friend is having an ablation, which is supposed to stop the heart Rhythm problem, then later get a Watchman. That's another approach I hadn't head of. I rarely have noticeable symptoms of AFib but do measure in AFib all the time, with frequent EKG and daily test with Kardiomobile device. HELP! Any advice would be appreciated.