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AFib - Question about blood thinners

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Mar 7, 2022 | Replies (126)
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@lmurray03

I had suffered with AFIB on and off for many years but within the past year I have gone permanently into AFIB. However after an EKG which showed I was definitely in AFIB , I have no symptoms at all. This has occurred at several Dr. Visits. I was very surprised when told I was not in sinus rhythm. I’m concerned that you could be in AFIB without knowing it and therefore be at risk for clotting with out a blood thinner.

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flan | @flan | Feb 28, 2022

oh I guess that makes sense...thanks for pointing this out. You never had any symptoms of AFIB? So did they put you on a permanent blood thinner? if so, which one do you like it?

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bettysamny | @bettysamny | Feb 28, 2022

I rarely have felt it.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Mar 1, 2022

I have had a few month-long heart monitors that reassured me that I do not have afib during that time. And that I always feel it when I do. I would rather do heart monitoring than take blood thinners that are not needed. But clearly if someone, like you, is found to have silent afib, blood thinners are needed. ps I also bought a Kardia to check my heart rhythm myself

Also want to comment on the "dietary restrictions" of Coumadin. A person doesn't have to avoid greens, they just have to have a consistent amount each day so that the dose stays stable.

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