I’ve followed this group for many years and value all of your advice. (Perhaps there is someone who is in my same situation, but even if you’re not, I’d love to hear your thoughts). Here is my status and question: Had a Quad By-pass in 2016. On Eliquis (5mg twice daily) for 2 years, then my doc took me off and put me on baby aspirin. Then about 2019 I had an Afib episode, and since then, haveby SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
I find this a very interesting conversation! (I’m 82), I’ve been on Eliquis (2) X 5 mg for about 4-5 years (because of a Quad Bypass). I started developing Macular Degeneration 2 + years ago in my right eye. (I’m currently on a 6 week schedule for Eylea injections, which is helping), but I cannot help but think (in Layman’s terms)... Eliquis “encourages” bleeding - Macular Degeneration is caby SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow THANK YOU! I have read it and am encouraged that a product like this is even being considered.by SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Edda, My personal experience seems to be that I can almost trigger Afib in myself by being so anxious and worried about it that perhaps my anxiety causes it? For me, valium helps. (Diazepam). For example I have a dental appointment tomorrow (just cleaning), but that makes me anxious. So I always take half a pill before going to the dentist and that gets me through it with no issues. Iby SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wondering if Sildenafil has any (positive or negative) effect while in Afib?by SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
My understanding is the Afib community religiously holds the belief that Afib increases the risk of strokes 5 times. I’m wondering about the video from York Cardiology that suggests this isn’t the case?by SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for the link - it was very hekpful!by SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
I ran across a site discussing “A New FDA Approved Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation”, Hybrid AF Therapy Does anyone have any insights on this?by SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi all, I recently discovered your site and already found some useful info reading some of your experiences (Thanks)! I’m 80 years young, and had a quad by-pass 4 years ago. For 2 years after the operation, all was good. Then I started experiencing some Afib every few months. My typical episode starts about 9-10pm while I’m totally relaxed watching TV. I get short-breathed, weak, and maybeby SiestaJimmy - AFIBBERS FORUM