Xarelto issue June 08, 2019 02:23AM |
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Re: Xarelto issue June 08, 2019 11:12AM |
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Re: Xarelto issue June 09, 2019 01:59PM |
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Carey
Given the critical nature of the drug for you at this point, in particular since you have an isolated LAA, I wouldn't even think of rolling those dice. With an isolated LAA, missing even a single dose or two has been known to lead to stroke (per unpublished research by Dr. Horton at TCAI presented at HRS-2018).
Incidentally, I also have an isolated LAA with a documented inadequate flow velocity. Although I received a Watchman in August 2018, I went a full year before I received it so I'm very attuned to the risks. I urge an abundance of caution. In fact, I'm still taking a half dose of Eliquis despite having a TEE showing the device is properly seated, leak free, and free of device-related thrombus. I intend to continue the Eliquis until my 1-year TEE this August confirms it is still leak and thrombus free.
Re: Xarelto issue June 10, 2019 01:14AM |
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Madeline
What does an isolated LAA (left atrial appendage) mean exactly? How do you know when you have one - only after evaluation by Natale? Carey, I thought you went for yrs before you addressed your AF bec you are vagal & did not have episodes very often. I assumed your problem was not a big one. I don't know what a Watchman is either.