Connect
← Return to Flecainide Concern
Discussion
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (19)
Comment receiving replies
Hi Mike, just a thought..Cardiologist did a stress test on me and they shut it down within 3 min for ? Afib...started me on ELIQUIS, also...but he did run the results by a cardiac electrophysiologist, and after a few months of no episodes if AFIB...just svt, psvt, rythm issues, i was offered flecanide which has been great...plus i could start taking nsaids for arthritis again.
If you have electrical issues ,rythm issues request the specialist ...electrophysiologist...could make a difference
Replies to "Hi Mike, just a thought..Cardiologist did a stress test on me and they shut it down..."
Connect
@sup7401 Thank you for sharing. The cardiologist had me wear the monitor for 3 weeks. When the report came back showing I had 1 episode of paroxysmal AFib and 1 episode of tachycardia, I was sent to an electrophysiologist right away. He is the one who prescribed the Eliquis and Flecainide. I did have a nuclear stress test a few weeks ago and all checked out "fine." From what the docs have explained, the Eliquis is to keep the blood thinner so there is less chance of a blood clot forming in the heart and causing a stroke (I did have a brief TIA... less than 5 minutes... that preceded all this). And the Flecainide (they said) was to help with the Tachycardia. I've noticed no side effects from either med...... the only drawback is not being able to take anything for pain other than Tylenol. I don't know what they would do if I ever had to have surgery. Extra-strength Tylenol, perhaps?? 😉 Best wishes.... Mike