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Avatar f tn The next week I was hospitalized for a blood clot near the area of the implant, then back into hospital for AFib, after which I had an infected right arm from the IV. Three months ago I had a very infected left breast, also many cysts-- which is not unusual for me. One small one has debris, and a needle biopsy was recommended. The problem is the radiologist wants me to go off Plavix and aspirin to do this.
Avatar f tn The next week I was hospitalized for a blood clot near the area of the implant, then back into hospital for AFib, after which I had an infected right arm from the IV. Three months ago I had a very infected left breast, also many cysts-- which is not unusual for me. One small one has debris, and a needle biopsy was recommended. The problem is the radiologist wants me to go off Plavix and aspirin to do this.
Avatar f tn The next week I was hospitalized for a blood clot near the area of the implant, then back into hospital for AFib, after which I had an infected right arm from the IV. Three months ago I had a very infected left breast, also many cysts-- which is not unusual for me. One small one has debris, and a needle biopsy was recommended. The problem is the radiologist wants me to go off Plavix and aspirin to do this.
Avatar f tn The next week I was hospitalized for a blood clot near the area of the implant, then back into hospital for AFib, after which I had an infected right arm from the IV. Three months ago I had a very infected left breast, also many cysts-- which is not unusual for me. One small one has debris, and a needle biopsy was recommended. The problem is the radiologist wants me to go off Plavix and aspirin to do this.
Avatar n tn for AFib clotting/strokes. I don't know why your doc preferred to prescribe Plavix for DVT. But prasugrel and ticlopidine are next generation drugs of the same kind as Plavix. Maybe they'd have fewer side effects than Plavix. Another new anticoagulant (with a different MOA) that isn't so well known is based on... leech saliva!
6644456 tn?1383330685 In the past number of months I’ve been experiencing occasional bouts of Atrial Fibrillation triggered by belching. Currently I am taking Plavix and Asprin and now my Doctor wants to start me on Warfarin as well. This suggestion makes me very uncomfortable. I feel that a pacemaker would be a healthier alternative.
Avatar f tn Diagnosed with paroxysmal afib in November 2016, got hospitalized, heart rate was 170 before I was admitted, initially they put me on atenolol and plavix but that didn't work... Had another episode of afib December 2016, once again was admitted into the hospital with a high heart rate of around 170 again... Besides the rapid heartbeat both times I was admitted into the hospital I also felt dizziness, lightheaded, lethargic, and disoriented..
Avatar n tn t answer your question but I had a PVI ablation for afib in February and have been on Warfarin for the past 2 months. When I went to get my initial IRN check, the nurse explained to me that there were different classes of drugs (I think 8) that worked on coagulation. Heparin was one, aspirin was another, then Coumadin/Warfarin, Plavix, etc. She explained that I had to be on the Warfarin and aspirin while healing because these were the drugs best suited to my condition.
Avatar n tn The protocol guidelines are aspirin and plavix for year or a little longer if the implant was DES. Drug enduced stents have propensity to form a clot when compared to bare metal stents. After a year the consensus is to continue aspirin (81mg is OK), and unless there is a special need for an additional anti-platelet medication the plavix should be discontinued based on the risk of uncontrolled bleeding, etc. is greater than any benefit.
1455613 tn?1285330009 I just had an ablation for afib 26 days ago. I am 54, was in pretty good health and was suprised by an afib episode a year ago Sept. I would highly recommend seeing a specialist that deals with arythmia issues. I found the whole thing very disturbing. You become hyper focused on your heart and heart beat. You start noticing every little beat that isn't normal. If there isn't any other underlying issues, afib can be successfully dealt with. But you need to see a specialist.
Avatar f tn All new and existing patients currently taking BetapaceR (sotalol HCl) or generic sotalol for atrial fibrillation should be transferred to BetapaceAF™. Betapace and generic sotalol are not approved for the AFIB/AFL indication and should not be substituted for BetapacAF™. BetapaceAF™ is the only sotalol approved for highly symptomatic AFIB." Called the company who said they are not the same and are not interchangeable.
Avatar f tn I am 32 and have paraxosymal afib. Last week I was in the hospital for three days to begin Sotalol. I am taking 80mg BID and Plavix. I have two questions. How low of a heart rate is too low on Sotalol? I am currently in the lows 50's with many drops of heart rate into the upper/mid 40's while awake. I have been feeling very tired, dizzy and just unwell. So I am wondering how low of a heartrate is too low even if I wasn't symptomatic.
Avatar n tn > Coumadin and Plavix are both anti-platelet agents as well as aspirin that might just be a typo, but I'll go ahead anyway and point out that Coumadin is not antiplatelet, it's an anticoagulant. It works as a vitamin K antagonist, and vit K is necessary for the synthesis of prothrombin and Factor VII.
Avatar n tn Thank you for your response, My afib is under control for the most part due to high blood pressure medication 320 mg of diovan per day & 160 mg of sotalol per day. As I stated before the rectal bleeding is due to a vein { hemoroids }which the gi explained is not repairable and if it were the type of insurance I hold refuses to help with that.
Avatar f tn Thank you for your comment; i know that plavix was not designed for Afib, but could that be used for stroke prevention instead of coumadin when the individual can not tolerate coumadin and longer? we are searching for anything that could provide a better quality of life for him and since the coumadin is clearly effecting his memory he has said that he's about done with it and wants to just get off of it.
Avatar f tn Due to your fall, you are at a higher risk for a DVT (deep vein thrombosis). The good news is that the Eloquis you are taking for your aFib and the Plavix for your stent significantly decrease your risk of blood clotting, but will not decrease the risk to zero. I would urge you to see your primary care provider or even visit an urgent care. If there is concern for a DVT, it can easily be ruled in or out with a venous duplex ultrasound. Ultrasound is both noninvasive and painless.
Avatar m tn I don't know Atelenol, but I do know Metoprolol and AFib. I am currently living with AFib and taking medications only to control, lower, my heart rate (HR). Metoprolol does the latter, as well as given unwanted lowering of my blood pressure (BP). So I am treating AFib as a condition that is treated for "rate control" and for "clot prevention", I also take warfarin.
Avatar m tn m a 62-year old male, good health, 225lbs (30 lbs overweight), and exercise about twice a week. I get Afib quite often - having had it now for about two years. I was taking a beta blocker (only 25mg) and my cardiologist told me that at that low a dosage it probably wasn't doing anything. Until the last few months, I might get an AFIB condition every couple of months. They lasted from 3-4 to 10-12 hours and then I'd be fine. Over the last several months, however this has changed.
Avatar f tn It was my daughter that had the transplant not my dad.
612551 tn?1450022175 He said I should be able to regain some of my past strength/endurance for physical activity. This is my main complaint about AFib, tired and shortness of breath, and HR goes up too easily. So for now, it is back to my Cardiologist for care, and even that not for several months unless something comes up or I change my mind.
Avatar f tn Perhaps you have some valid research that differs from what I have, but I think Pradaxa has a better track record than earlier blood thinners (coumadin, wayfarin, plavix. Stroke is a risk for those who have mitral valve issues, and it sounds like your doctor is taking very good care of you. I'm certainly interested in the research you are referencing, as I take the drug. It's brutally expensive, so I'm interested in a reason not to take it.
Avatar n tn Will taking coumadin along with Plavix help in lowering my heart rate during exercise ? I just started at Cardiac Rehab and my heart rate went up to 174 during moderate movements. I just started back on the coumadin this afternoon.
3287038 tn?1398422427 For those with experience. What questions should I ask or what should I expect at my mothers cardiology visit this week. She has now persistent AFIB, on aspirin, lisinopril, metoprolol, age 76. She refuses Coumadin, bad experience, ended up in the hospital. She had an echo 6 mo. ago and had an ejection fraction of 25%. There was no changes in meds or recommendations, just see you in 6 month and have a new echo in 5. Echo was done last month.
Avatar n tn I don't see a way to edit here, so a correction: the target range for afib seems to be 2-3, while the INR target after valve replacement is something different, and to 2-4 for other settings (like after orthopedic surgery).
Avatar m tn My boyfriend just had his second stent in the last month put in and they told him that he would be on Plavix for a year but he would be on Aspirin from now on. I guess it just depends on how bad the blockages are his were 90% blocked both times. After the did the first stent they told us it would only be a month on Plavix but after the last episode they decided that he needed to be on it for a year. He is also taking 2 blood pressure pills, Coreg, and Zocor.
1069105 tn?1256700412 I take 5 mg of Warfarin a day for my AFib. I also take a low dose aspirin. I manage to maintain a INR between 2 and 3, the desired range. That means while I have "thinned" blood, my bleeding risk is managed by keeping the INR below 3. I have permanent AFib, that is I have constant AFib, not just episodes from time-to-time. I am 70 years old.
Avatar n tn I am asking for a friend. Is there an alternative drug to cumadin, for example, plavix?
Avatar m tn I also wonder about the need for procedures like colonoscopy or other such procedures where the Plavix may cause a concern. Any thoughts?