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Does anyone with AFIB NOT take blood thinners?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jan 23 9:08am | Replies (149)Comment receiving replies
From what I've read, the Watchman will protect your HEART from clots, but drugs like Xarelto prevent clots from forming anywhere in your body. I've been on Xarelto for one year now and have had no bad side effects, so I'm opting for "total body" clot protection. There are so many things to consider when we're faced with anti-coagulation therapy. Do your homework and don't let anyone talk you into something because they get a bigger kick-back from the company but leaves YOU at risk. Sometimes there are no "do-overs" for people like us. I wish you the best. I wish ALL of the best!
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And unless I misread what watchman does, it does NOT prevent clots - it simply ALERTS your doctor if one might (or does?) happen! It is just a MONITOR thing is it not? It does NOTHING active to eliminate clots. Am I wrong?
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Ruby, but what is Afib? Isn't it irregular beat that let's blood sit in the upper chamber behind the valve and not move often, potentially cloting, causing a clot. So Afib clots are always right there in the heart; no need for 'whole body clot' protection,, no?