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@ggj2 I have a similar situation with an ascending aortic aneurysm and paroxysmal A Fib, now on Eliquis. It is important to reduce stroke risk with the blood thinner. Control your BP with appropriate meds and that will keep the aneurysm from increasing in size.
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@ggj2 I would love to get off of Eliquis, especially since the recent minor surgery ended me up in the hospital with severe blood loss. That being said, I fear of having a stroke out, weighed whatever doubts I had about being on the Eliquis there’s no coming back from the stroke