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A-Fib and apnea - which comes first?
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04-10-2025, 08:03 PM
RE: A-Fib and apnea - which comes first?
(04-10-2025, 07:11 PM)Pokey49 Wrote: Humm that is unusual I think. A blood thinner is common as AFib increases risk of stroke 5x. The Flecainide I used as what is called “pill in your pocket” which meant I popped 200mg each time I had a bout. It usually stopped the AFib in an hour. Some folks are on it or similar med all the time which is why I wet for the ablation. Anti arrhythmic drugs have some very unpleasant side affects.

I am mistaken! I was prescribed Eliquis (5 mg.) prior to my Catheter Ablation. I totally forgot about that. But, I understand that there are meds. that can be tried to see if they work vs. having any surgery.
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04-11-2025, 04:31 PM
RE: A-Fib and apnea - which comes first?
Yes those drugs are amioderone, Sotolol, Flecainide and others but they aren’t very pleasant drugs to be on. Did you have an ablation?
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