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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
I wouldn't dare. I am too afraid of having a stroke. I know a guy who had a massive stroke. He was only in his early 60s. If his GF hadn't been home he would have died. I've been on Eliquis since March this year + Diltiazem to keep my heart from beating too fast.
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When I went to ER for 140 bpm Afib they gave me diltiazem intravenously and in 15 seconds it dropped my heart rate to 90-ish... So I know it works. ER sent me home with prescription for it also... Next week follow up with my heart Dr. : he immidiately dropped the diltiazem prescript saying something to the effect that it was great for the Er but should not be used as a prescription - for me; he implied for anyone. Hmmm...