I only had AFib in the hospital and never had any more. Why am I still on Warfarin for over a year. Hope you can give me a answer. Thank You<br />
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Yes, he said unless it comes through which he didn't think would happen. Thanks for the help. Question, should I get another opinion?

Hello Dannydamon, <br />
It is possible that you have "silent a fib". Some people have it and are unaware of it... Perhaps that is true for you. <br />
If so, blood thinners are important. <br />
Hope that helps, <br />
Martishka <br />
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Hello, <br />
I would get a second opinion. About 15 years ago I was told that I needed a sinus node ablation and a pacemaker. I consulted another dr and the decision was not to <br />
go down that path. It has worked out well for me. I do value second and third opinions if necessary. I think it would help. Good luck. <br />
martishka

Colleen,as long as suture doesn't come through skin, OK. Might get a 2nd opinion.

I had an ablation 3 years ago and no a-fib for 6 mos then a-fib reoccurred and a second "clean-up" was preformed and again no a-fib for 2 & 1/2 yrs then a-fib showed up but it was for only three hours each time for two sessions and i went back into rythm and have remained so for the last three months<br />
I was on blood thinner for the first ablation and only on aspirin(81mg) for the last 2&1/2 years until the two three hour episodes I am 74 and to play it safe I'm back on the blood thinner for stroke safety<br />
I hope to go back to aspirin soon !!??<br />
as you know a-fib is for life and with control a normal life is what can be expected<br />
I work out on a eliptical machine 10min upon arising then do weights at 3pm and walk 30min after dinner <br />
I eat heart healthy<br />
hope this helps<br />
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<br />
ron <br />

I don't know about the ref to sutures ??
thanx
ron

Success101
My Afib is in control .i had two attacks
And,when my Cardiologist put me on warfarin it was too complicated.
I have been on Zorellto now for over a year.It is working out very well.
Knock on wood. It continues.
I do have serious case of Gerd.
Must be very careful of certain foods.
I feel that can get it going.

I tried Zorelito and found that i was too dizzy from it to stay with it. I went back to warfrin which so far has worked well.

This is long after your question, but my husband was told that in the event that he goes back into afib and does not know it, he is at high risk of a stroke. I can see that point, although he DOES know when he goes into afib, gets short of breath and feels his heart pound. But , the possibility of a stroke is a very high risk to take... Linda Libby, RN