Quick history....I've had PVCs for 20 years or so. Never caused a problem until 6 or 7 years ago when I went into AFib. Thought it was just my PVCs flaring up. Waited too long to go in & by that time, the constant unchecked tachycardia had weakened my heart. Went to ER & had a successful cardioversion. Put on metoprolol (along with my regular Lisinopril for HTN). Echo was normal a couple months later. As far as I know, I've stayed in SR until recently. Some weird "PVCs" sent me to my PCP who confirmed AFib & sent me to ER. They got my HR down, upped the metoprolol, prescribed Eliquis, & said I should consult a cardiologist. The Eloquis was over $600 so the pharmacist said I should contact my PCP, who may have a coupon. That's my situation at this time. What do you suggest as a gameplan? Skip the cardiologist & go to an EP? Any thoughts? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193898#msg-193898 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:14:09 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193908#msg-193908 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193908#msg-193908 MeganMN AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:34 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193901#msg-193901 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193901#msg-193901 coylef AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:26:36 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193899#msg-193899 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193899#msg-193899 Score yourself and that will tell you how imperative Eliquis is. If you're a woman, subtract the point for being female.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:27:28 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193898#msg-193898 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,193898,193898#msg-193898
As far as I know, I've stayed in SR until recently. Some weird "PVCs" sent me to my PCP who confirmed AFib & sent me to ER. They got my HR down, upped the metoprolol, prescribed Eliquis, & said I should consult a cardiologist. The Eloquis was over $600 so the pharmacist said I should contact my PCP, who may have a coupon.

That's my situation at this time. What do you suggest as a gameplan? Skip the cardiologist & go to an EP? Any thoughts?]]> coylef AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 30 Dec 2023 23:20:24 +0000