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Cardiologist suggests I can stop taking Eliquis. Any thoughts?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Sep 12, 2025 | Replies (192)Comment receiving replies
Interesting post. My new cardiologist suggested I begin taking Eliquis for life, 4 1/2 years after a successful Mitral Valve Replacement, MAZE procedure and cardioversion. I've been on Eliquis when I was originally diagnosed with Afib and had no issues, however I'm reluctant to add another med if not needed. I've seen 2 different cardiologist before this one and no one mentioned Eliquis for life for me. So....I call this type of medicine "dueling doctors". I'm doing my research and then will make a decision. The bleeding issues concerns me with this drug because I'm older now and as seniors at high risk for trips and falls whcih could be dangerous
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I'm not offering advice, just an opinion, or telling you (honestly) what I would do in your situation: I would switch to a baby aspirin daily and call it a deal. This would be only if a recent CRP shows low systemic inflammation, and if my heart really is only getting the odd PAC and no runs of AF or flutter (flutter tends to want to stay in flutter, so pretty sure this is a non-issue for you...you'd probably have symptoms by now). I agree with you that there comes a time when taking both a statin and a DOAC don't make so much sense any more, and you may very well be there.
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Wow same here Im also a senior with Mitral Valve repair on Eliquis
Please keep me posted thanks
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I keep a eye out on my AFIB with my fitbit