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@fdixon63

Hi all, I trying to decide about getting the Watchman procedure done. I'm 77 and have been on Eliquis (low dose) for several years. Had a GI bleed the end of Nov. last year. The cardiologist agreed for me to go on half dose for now but they are concerned as I have high cholesterol and family history of strokes. Would like to hear from others what they did in a case like this.

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My husband had the Watchman procedure in December, is off all blood thinners & doing well. He is 88 & had a pacemaker/defibrillator for over 20 years. He was falling & the doctors were concerned about excessive bleeding should he break a bone or have a concussion. Good luck!

@fdixon63, I think you will appreciate the comments in this discussion as well as the reply from @no1gaga
- Any experences with Watchman Implant for A-Fib? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/watchman-implant-for-a-fib/?commentsorder=newest#chv4-comment-stream-header