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Asking my Cardiologist if I could reduce Eliquis and add Turmeric?
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When I was diagnosed with AFIB on 27 Dec 2024 I was put on Eliquis that very day 5mg twice a day. On March 5 202 5 I had a successful Cardioversion and I am now in Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR). This morning (04/08/2025) I had a telehealth video appointment with an electrophysiologist to discuss pulse field ablation (PFA). In the next 4 to 6 weeks I will have the PFA proceduce done so I asked about stopping Eliquis since I am in NSR or stopping after the PFA and he said that they reccomend that people who have had AFIB stay with the Eliquis because of the potential of a recurrance.
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Interesting, because my EP told me that if I have no episodes of Afib for 6 months after a PFA procedure, I could stop taking anticoagulants. However, my cardiologist said that my CHADSVASC score may still indicate a need for anticoagulant even if my Afib is 'cured'. As an active person (skiing, bicycle, hiking, etc.) I would love to get off anticoagulants because of the very real risk of severe bleeding from a head injury. Another option is the Watchman...not that I'm in the mood for another procedure. Ugh...