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DiscussionNew to Afib, blood thinners and beta blocker
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Aug 13, 2023 | Replies (66)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "I don’t have any clots and have a clotting time on the high end of the..."
The CHADS is only for stroke risk with afib. When I had the echo it was immediately after converting after 7 hours in afib. Otherwise I don't have a clotting issue. I was making the point that for those who know when they have afib, and it is infrequent, an echo to make sure no clot formed during the episode is a reasonable substitute for blood thinners.
I don't know of anyone on a blood thinner just because of age.