Colonoscopy and AF

Will be having colonoscopy next Monday but was disappointed to have an AF episode on Sunday for a few hours (HR under 90) first one since January. I have to stop Eliquis 2 days prior and now concerned that I may have an episode so I called cardiologist office and nurse said as long as HR under 100 if I have one it will be ok. But supposing its highter, should I cancel procedure? Praying this won't be an issue.

What's your CHADS-Vasc score?

When you go through your prep make sure that you are taking in a lot of electrolytes as if your electrolytes get out of whack from all that purging you are at greater risk for an episode. Solutions like unflavored Pedialyte would help as well as coconut water, chicken broth etc. I was getting odd Kardia readings as I prepared for a colonoscopy but my EP said that they weren’t Afib and to go ahead. As soon as the IV fluids were established, my rhythm returned to normal. Good luck.

Anne, see Jackie's post on this topic here. I've successfully used the Golytely product she mentions in the post, which has extra electrolytes.

I think I am a 3 - 84y/female/AF but otherwise very healthy

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I think I am a 3 - 84y/female/AF but otherwise very healthy

Okay, the 1 point for being female doesn't count, so you're a 2. I don't think you have anything to worry about stopping Eliquis for 2 days as long as you're not actively in afib at the time. If you are, I would postpone.

thnx Carey appreciate your insight. Sometimes in the past year I am not aware that I am in AF altho I feel strange and then check my pulse and realize I am in it. Dr said if HR stays under 100 thats ok, just wondering if that sounds right altho thankfully its usually 70-90 when in AF because I am on metoprolol.

Well, assuming your doctor is an EP, then I would go with their advice.