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I also have AFiB since March 2022 and was previously on Plavix/Clopidagrel and Aspirin at the time due to previous stroke. Those removed in 2023 and now on Eliquis to prevent blood clots from Afib causing a stroke. My Cardiologist and EP Cardiologist both want me to remain on Eliquis. Only other option to possibly stop Eliquis I understand is to have the Watchman procedure implant which has been recommended for me by Cardiologist #3, but my EP Cardiologist wants to wait on that and I am in agreement! I have a Pacemaker and do not want to rush into another second implanted device. I had not had an AFiB episode for 15 months following Ablation until Jan 2025 and it all started again. So am actually glad I have remained on Eliquis.

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Exactly...it is always a risk of a thromboembolic event once the heart is electrically disordered. Even for up to six months after the last episode of AF (no matter why it was a last episode, whether the heart's decision, or due to a successful ablation, or due to successful medication).