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After an ablation and no AFib can I stop my blood thinner Xarelto?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Sep 3 11:31am | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
Another advantage of the Watchman is that you don't need to take a prescribed blood thinner, and you substantially reduce the chance of bleeding to death in the event of a major accident. Yes, you will have to take a daily baby aspirin for the rest of your life instead of a daily Eliquis tablet (or similar).
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Agreed. No blood can enter, no clot can form, so one doesn't need a DOAC for that particular risk. However, the patient may have other risks associated with age alone, lifestyle, comorbidities....and would be well-advised to continue on a DOAC. As always, this is considered after consulting a qualified medical professional.