getting off xeralto... March 04, 2019 04:10PM |
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Re: getting off xeralto... March 04, 2019 06:52PM |
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Carey
Do you know your CHADS-Vasc score? It's hard to have a discussion about this without knowing it. You can calculate it here.
Re: getting off xeralto... March 04, 2019 08:03PM |
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Re: getting off xeralto... March 04, 2019 08:14PM |
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Carey
Yes, subtracting the female point is legit so you're a 1. That's according to the new afib guidelines just issued in January (that's posted here somewhere).
Being a 1 it's a judgement call. You've got some other issues going on that your docs are probably factoring in so I don't know what I would do if I were in your shoes, but with your complex issues I'd be very hesitant to go against their advice, especially if they both agree. Although I know some people who use anticoagulants on an as-needed basis, and I've done it myself in the past with my EP's blessing, you won't find many cardiologists who will endorse the idea. As for how you get off it, you simply stop taking it. There's no tapering required. Not sure why you think stopping it is a big deal.
Re: getting off xeralto... March 08, 2019 12:12PM |
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Carey
Although I know some people who use anticoagulants on an as-needed basis, and I've done it myself in the past with my EP's blessing, you won't find many cardiologists who will endorse the idea. .
Re: getting off xeralto... March 08, 2019 07:02PM |
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Could you point me in the direction for the for and against arguments on the PIP blood thinner arguments?
Re: getting off xeralto... March 08, 2019 07:36PM |
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Carey
Could you point me in the direction for the for and against arguments on the PIP blood thinner arguments?
I've never seen arguments for or against it, just individuals deciding on their own they're going to do it. I've never heard of a cardiologist recommending it and the manufacturers don't.
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I am trying to also understand that CHAD score .. does PIP factor in and how. Like if i am NOT in A-fib does my risk go up or is it simply because i was in Afib at one time. EP doc tomorrow
Re: getting off xeralto... March 13, 2019 03:09PM |
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Re: getting off xeralto... March 15, 2019 08:55AM |
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Could you point me in the direction for the for and against arguments on the PIP blood thinner arguments?
I've never seen arguments for or against it, just individuals deciding on their own they're going to do it. I've never heard of a cardiologist recommending it and the manufacturers don't.
My EP told me to stop Eliquis. He said if I did have an episode, I should take one.