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I have also been told that some people choose, against the official guidelines, to cut the Eliquis in half and take 1/2 pill twice a day so they have some anticoagulant in their system if they form a clot. Then, increase the dose when they go into AFib. Once the clot forms, it can quickly move. I decided to play it safe, take the Eliquis, and check my Apple Watch ECG 3 times a day. I also like to exercise daily and exercise can trigger arrhythmias, including AFib, in me. I trust my EP with over 20 years experience who has been following me for three years. He worked with me to try and keep me off medications until now. It is a personal decision to make with your doctor.

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It sounds like you have a great doctor @janet23. The creative and flexible approach is something I would consider if I have another episode over 5 hours. I like that your doc tried to keep you off meds and has come up with this customized regimen. I am sending you a private message.

I didn't think about exercise putting one in AFib..