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My EP took me off Eliquis but I’m petrified I’ll have a stroke now
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Feb 25 2:28pm | Replies (108)Comment receiving replies
@jc76 said, "My EP also suggest magnesium OTC."
Hey, that's new to me, but Google agrees:
"Yes, magnesium can influence blood clotting, generally acting to reduce excessive clotting by relaxing blood vessels, preventing platelet stickiness, and balancing calcium's role in coagulation, effectively working as a mild natural anti-coagulant or anti-thrombotic agent, though it's not a potent blood thinner like medication"
Often many other good reasons for supplementing with a little Mg, add this to the list!
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Yes got it recommended several years ago for the purpose of helping heart's electrical function (recommended by my EP Mayo Jacksonville).
I have read, like you, many advantages of magnesium and have been taking for several years now. I would though as a caveat to those on MCC to always check with your cardiologist about taking any supplements.
Several years ago on MCC was reading about potassium and it's benefits with heart function and electrical. I thought wow should try that. But I do follow my doctors instructions and contacted my EP about taking potassium OTC. He sent me an immediate message via Mayo portal system to not take any additional potassium. My blood test showed I was already at the maximum acceptable level of potassium and not to take a supplement.
If you read about potassium it is a great supplement for heart but too much can be dangerous to heart function.