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Any Suggestion For Having Intermittent A-fib But Do Not Feel Anything?

I have intermittent a-fib but do not feel anything .age over 80 yrs/blood pressure normal/no diabetes I I am I chad 1 md s have several opinions on medication.i am taking Cardizem 120 and a full aspirin.some drs wan t me on Coumadin,some say pradaxa others say eloquis.what next?
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Hi,

In your case with CHADS VASC score you have more than 1 point, so you will surely need anticoagulation, unless there is high bleeding risk.
Three medications, Coumadin, Pradaxa and Eloquis, are option, you should discuss with your doctor which medication is more convenient in your case. In case of Coumadin, it is medication, which we use for years, there is a lot of experience. But it needs blood testing frequently. In case of Pradaxa and Eloqius, they both are new medications, but the results are good and there is no need for blood testing.

Wishing you good health

Regards,
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Any Suggestion For Having Intermittent A-fib But Do Not Feel Anything?

Hi, In your case with CHADS VASC score you have more than 1 point, so you will surely need anticoagulation, unless there is high bleeding risk. Three medications, Coumadin, Pradaxa and Eloquis, are option, you should discuss with your doctor which medication is more convenient in your case. In case of Coumadin, it is medication, which we use for years, there is a lot of experience. But it needs blood testing frequently. In case of Pradaxa and Eloqius, they both are new medications, but the results are good and there is no need for blood testing. Wishing you good health Regards,