My thoughts exactly but I was referred to a second cardiologist who also recommended the eliquis, as has my GI doctor. I am not scheduled for ablation, only the watchman.by mikehansby - AFIBBERS FORUM
The doc is an EP who does both watchman and ablation. Khairallah in Tallahassee Fl.by mikehansby - AFIBBERS FORUM
The reason for my concern about eliquis is that I have chrones disease and occasional gi bleeding. I can’t take aspirin or I get anemic. In terms of the type of pacemaker it is a Medtronic Evers MRI XT DR. Model number DDMB1D4. The technician did program it to record any rythm irregularities. It records vtac which lasts only a few seconds. It sends in a monthly report to my doc. That is how theyby mikehansby - AFIBBERS FORUM
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?by mikehansby - AFIBBERS FORUM
Age 70 and score is 3 - male with coronary artery disease and controlled high blood pressure. Nurse at heart rhythm clinic tells me this my only episode. I do have other rhythm issues (vtac).by mikehansby - AFIBBERS FORUM
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.by mikehansby - AFIBBERS FORUM
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?by mikehansby - AFIBBERS FORUM