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After an ablation and no AFib can I stop my blood thinner Xarelto?
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I am 85 years old and had a successful ablation (PFA performed at UC Health in Aurora, CO) and am no longer in Afib. Stopped metoprolol, and just had a video conference with the cardio team at UC Health and their comment on the recommendation to continue Eliquis is not just based on being or not being in Afib, but is based on the fact that I am over 75 and the CHA2DS2-VASc score gives me 2 points which means that I am at some risk for a stroke. So the recommendation is to continue Eliquis. Am I happy with this? No. I would like to be off of all meds, if possible, but given the downside of the potential blood clot and resultant stroke I will contine with the Eliquis.
BTW - We discussed the Watchman device, and the UC Health cardio team is not 100 percent convinced that it is 100 percent successful in the prevention and release of blood clots. They will do the procedure, but it is the choice of the patient.
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Thankyou for your information. I understand you aren’t a doctor but it is comforting to hear other experiences. No doubt I’ll continue with Xarelto but like you I would love to be drug free. xo
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I want to add a disclaimer to my post. My post was informational only and it is really up to the individual to work with their cardio team(s) to determine the best course of medical action.
The information from the UC Health cardio team is the opinion of this team and relies on the protocols that they have developed. If you talk to another cardio team their protocols could be different and the recommendations on the use of medications could be different.