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Cardiologist suggests I can stop taking Eliquis. Any thoughts?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: May 18 11:46pm | Replies (117)
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@pickleball1946

Was diagnosed with AFID after a routine checkup. Successful Cardioversion 1 year ago. No AFID since. Blood pressure & heart rate perfect. I am 77 and in good physical shape. My cardiologist says continue on with Eliquis….is it safe to stop taking Eliquis? Thanks…….. Off to play Pickleball….

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almer | @almer | Aug 13, 2023

As a nurse . I would say no . Keep on it . You are greater risk . And want to keep playing pickle ball . Just my advice . Good luck

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gloaming | @gloaming | Aug 14, 2023

Probably, but will you be on good terms with your health advisor if you do? I would consult that person and present him/her with a carefully constructed and reasoned argument. Then, do as you will.

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lenmayo | @lenmayo | Aug 26, 2023

I had AFIB during three of my operations. After my by-pass I wore a Holter monitor for a month then my cardiologist took me off the Eloquis. When I had my left kidney removed I also wore the Holter for a month. No sign of AFIB. My BP monitors and Kardio Mobile check for AFIB. He told me to stay on the Eloquis unless I had a Loop recorder installed.
I was sick of being cut so I declined. I suspect that the real reason for the Loop recorder was that a new doctor in an adjacent office was going to be the one installing it.
I have since changed Cardiologists. The new one wants me to stay on it. He says concerning the Holter monitor "What happens on Day 32?".
I have no sign of AFIB other than during three operations! Can I get off the Eloquis?

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