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Feb. 2026
6 years with Pacemaker and AFIB...average AFIB event by AFIB app, one a year. My USA Cardio and Electro physiologist told me no blood thinner bc of age and I fall a lot due to vertigo from damage, Shingles in ear.
I have moved to Thailand, new Electrophysiologist found good heart and Pacemaker and one 30 second event in 2025.
Has prescribed blood thinner. I tried but became so dizzy and foggy brained, hanging onto walls. DSaid I could have, stroke. Stopped the blood thinner medication. Will not take bc had fall off curb onto street, 11 stitches, no problem with bleed, Having dental work, removed 2 teeth, later prepared for implant, bleed normal.
BUT, Im still scared of clots. Any opinions ??
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@margebon Welcome to the Connect Pacemaker blog! Please understand that we can share experiences but cannot give medical opinions, only your care team can do that. Of course you are scared of clots, I am, too. I had them a couple of weeks after my septal myectomy. My cardiologist had me take Eliquis for 4-5 months. That was over 3.5 years ago and no problems, since. We can suggest questions to ask your cardiologist and electrophysiologist: Can the dosage be reduced? What is your risk for clots? Have you read the Mayo Clinic article on Deep Vein Thrombosis? I would copy the link for you but I am away from home and my regular computer and do not have a mouse to use. Again, Welcome!