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I have had one 40 second episode of afib in the last 5 years. I know this because I have a pacemaker. My doctor recommends I go on eliquis as a preventive measure. I question the need for eliquis based on one episode. Does anyone have any thoughts?
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I also have a pacemaker and my EP told me that it will only register episodes of a fib within the range that she has set. So it is possible that you are having more episodes that are not registering on your pacemaker. For instance, I have caught afib episodes on my Kardia that did not register on my pacemaker.Quote
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I have had one 40 second episode of afib in the last 5 years. I know this because I have a pacemaker. My doctor recommends I go on eliquis as a preventive measure. I question the need for eliquis based on one episode. Does anyone have any thoughts?
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Thanks all. My score is 3 or 4. I am a male over 70 with heart disease and controlled high blood pressure. My pacemaker nurse tells me I have just had the one episode. My doc is recommending a watchman. Anyone had experience with that? Thanks all. This is very helpful.
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I have had one 40 second episode of afib in the last 5 years. I know this because I have a pacemaker. My doctor recommends I go on eliquis as a preventive measure. I question the need for eliquis based on one episode. Does anyone have any thoughts?
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My only episode was last November. My bmi is 22, I am very physically fit, and I consume no alcohol. I would be interested in hearing about people’s experience with eliquis. I’ve read quite a few horror stories on line. I assume everyone on this website is on a blood thinner except for those who have had a watchman or similar device?
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I assume everyone on this website is on a blood thinner except for those who have had a watchman or similar device?