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Afib/dangers of eliquis

Posted by nitwit @nitwit, Feb 2 6:41pm

Hi
I’m a fairly healthy adult male of 73. Approximately one year ago I was diagnosed with Afib. My symptoms are rarely noticeable. I’ve never had shortness of breath, fatigue or any other Afib side effects. I have a very good cardiologist who hasn’t pushed any treatments or medications, but has however clearly informed me that going on Eliquis may be a good idea.
I’m very active and all my life have been running daily and have had no issues. All of this Afib stuff and the side effects of Eliquis are scaring the heck out of me. Just how safe is eliquis, and how likely am I to have adverse side effects from its use ?

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Zebra | @californiazebra | 1 hour ago
In reply to @activegal "@koleke What I’ve learned is that a fib is not a permanent fix. Also catheter ablations..." + (show)
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@koleke
What I’ve learned is that a fib is not a permanent fix. Also catheter ablations vary in quality. The more persistent a fib, the more sites that have to be scarred with ablation. All 6 walls. If you don’t kill off all the electrons firing, the a fib grows like a wild fire over time. Watch utube Dr. Scott Lee, a well known electrophysiologist who treats a fib, “ what the doctors never tell you”. You will learn all about a fib and why you need to treat it well to eradicate it and have lasting results. I’m on a freaking one year wait list and I’m in 100% a fib all the time since it started January 2026. I’m anxious and breathless on exertion….. unlike me. Age is a big factor in a fib start up. Many have paroxymal a fib. Occasional bouts but it will grow to persistent and then permanent over time with worse symptoms if left untreated.

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@activegal
Sorry to hear you are in afib 100%. You’re on a one year wait list for Dr. Lee?

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