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Just to clarify, mobility has to do with general risk for stroke, regardless of AFibs.
People with lower mobility are at higher risk for clotting. Presence of AFibs is adding to that risk.
AFibs usually require blood thinners. But based on my experience, those are not always prescribed. In any case, it is better to consult with your doctor.
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@altabiznet I see what you're saying. Thanks for clarifying. The DOACs are anti-coagulants and reduce the risk of stroke from AF (usually when it persists about 48 hours is when they begin to administer/prescribe a DOAC....direct-acting oral anti-coagulant) from about 5-6% down to less than 3%. Certainly a sedentary person, or one with very limited mobility who must remain in one position for periods longer than an hour or more, would benefit from the same risk reduction and by using the same prescription.