I have Afib but dont want to take blood thinners!
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- Опубликовано: 25 апр 2017
- This video is about I have Afib but dont want to take blood thinners! This is for those patients with Afib who are really apprehenive about taking anticoagulants. my Facebook page is yorkcardiology1 and my website is www.yorkcardiology.co.uk
The best explanation of blood thinners I've ever heard. I salute you.
yes, thank you
IF you have A-Fib, have the ablation and be done with it ... one of the best things you could do for yourself, next to giving your heart and life to Jesus. I have done both and am SO GLAD I did!!
Amen bro 🙏
❤yes
Ablation doesn't always work
That was just what I needed. Thanks, you are saving many cardiologists long explanations to their patients. Now I know.
Thank you, Dr Gupta! Just what I needed. You might have pushed me over the edge. Gotta think a little more.
Chuck Conlin, 71
As a nurse in the US, appreciate your videos! I will share with my facebook friends as well.
FINALLY...someone who can give an explanation! Got it!!! Thanks so much!!!
This was very reassuring for me. I’m 70, had an ablation op about a year ago and have been on edoxaban for a couple of years now. I often wondered about the necessity of anti-coagulants & must admit I was one of the people you mentioned who thought they actually thinned the blood, good to know they don’t! Thanks for a very clear, down to earth explanation, much appreciated.
It's still dangerous..... when you bleed the bleeding does not stop..... Obviously the doctor is an advocate for blood thinners which is ok for other people, but not for me.... I had other medications that made me bleed and had to go to the hospital to stop the huge bleeding..... from cortisone
TRY FISH OIL TOO
Do you take 60mgs of Edoxaban daily and do you have any side effects?
For blood thining i take piece of ginger, one clove of garlic and turmeric water in the morning and vegetables and fruit. This diet has given me good results.
Very informative
how much ginger how much turmeric i put some red pepper with a little turmeric and some black pepper wish i knew how much?
For how long? I am allergic to garlic can't have it. Do use ginger root and tumeric. Still no way to test blood levels enough to prevent stroke. I have seen some bad ones and the ones from AFib tend to be bad.
My father died because he was taking Apixaban (Eliquis). His physician either did not know or neglected to inform him that there is no antidote for Apixaban. He suddenly found himself in need of life-saving surgery one day, and because of the presence of Apixaban in his system the hospital would not risk surgical intervention. They explained that a multi-day waiting period was necessary in order to ensure that the Apixaban had dissipated from his system. He died waiting.
I am sorry to hear this..there is now a reversal agent for Apixaban which has been approved but is still not yet commonly available
Thank you for sharing this painful experience. I’m sorry to hear this. RIP
Wow... I regret your loss...
Several transfusions, a week in the hospital & I'm ALIVE today to enjoy my grandson 🙏❤️
There is an antidote now tho. Was always a big warning on the box and drug insert info.
This has answered so many of my questions, thank you! After doing a search I now note that the reversal agents for Apixaban etc have now been developed.
Thank you! I am on Eliquis for three months since I had my second heart ablation. You put my mind at ease.
Live in Canada no antidote for it here yet. Not approved. I take pradaxa tho was more pricy then warfarin. Low income senior so not sure how long I can afford it.
@@jarsenault6418I'm in France and it's totally free here (Eliquis 5mg x2 a day).
Oh too bad you still have to take a blood thinner after abulation. I thought it would eliminate that.
Thank you so much for this video. You are a great teacher. I am a 67 year old male and have AFIB and been taking Rivaroxaban since turning 65, and I now understand the pro's and con's of taking the coagulant. I am now a subscriber to your channel.
Thank you sir, I have been following your web. I found that they are very informative and save me a lot of worries as a Afib person and is on blood thinner medication.
Thank you for such a detailed explanation. Feeling much more reassured going forward.
Thanks for the reassurance and the time you took to make this, very decent of you.
Thank you, Dr. Gupta. Your video is so great, has answered many of my questions on AFib. Like to watch all of your cardio videos.
Thank you for educating us! If only the rest of your colleagues would take the time to talk with us and not down to us, we would have a better relationship!
Your presentations have given me more information and support than I ever got from my Cardiologist over the past 10 years!👍
Thank you . Having just recently been placed on anticoagulants , and having little history of any medical problems in my 72 years, your video has greatly reassured me that I have chosen the correct path. Very much appreciated.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You helped me sort through my exact concerns as if I was sitting across the office from you! I'm 100% now without any fear!
thank you!
Elaine The Pain Good Luck with your treatment, whichever route you go. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jth.12969
Will 3cartia a week cause bleeding plus all the garlic ieat
Wow! I so appreciate this information that u so eloquently & so generously & so freely given! You have a real gift of teaching! May the Lord richly bless u for sharing your knowledge so graciously with all of us out here. It really gets gets confusing out there about AFIB.
excellent advice and informative. thank you Dr Gupta! you make it easier to decide what to do in these situations because you give straight to the point information!
Joanne Marino I was digosed with a small clot in my left lung. I don't think I should take the elequis.
Thank you so much for info. It makes my decision ever so much easier. I find your videos extremely informative. I am male 67 and diagnosed AFib a few months ago. It is a scary diagnosis, and you are helping me through this process. Thanks again!
I have 14 years afib and bfib every week at least. After you have afib use 1 aspirin en 400mg magnesium. Now I am 68 years old. Never used any drugs.
Thanks brother. You made me comfortable with taking anticoagulants just by explaining. My doctor should learn from you. You are truly meant to be a doctor. I can tell. God bless you and never be corrupted. Thanks
Why can't we have more Doctors like this!?
Totally agree!
They are owned by pharmacies. They get perks for pushing these drugs.
@@laurelbozman6997True
Dr.Gundry,Dr frank suarez,Dr Berg,dr,alejandro some of this dr.do not tells you to be stuck on meds.
Very informative video as always, thank you Doc.
Great video!!!!!!!!
Thanks for all the info.
I wish my Dr. Would explain things as you do.
Thank you! I needed to hear this to calm my concerns.
THANK YOU! I've been diagnosed with Afib and my cardiologist wants me on a blood thinner. I feel much better about this situation since watching this video. THANK YOU AGAIN from the U.S.A.
Beware - go natural.
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Thanks Doc, another fantastic video presented in easy to understand terms....God bless you, sir!
Thank you so much,, you have eased my mind and anxiety so very much,,, I have not been able to reach this level of trust and calmness with my cardiologist.. im so glad I found your
video. Looking forward to other of your videos,, Health is a scary thing to us of older ages..
Very informative and reassuring information. Thank you, from someone who was recently diagnosed with AFib.
I appreciate this information about anticoagulants. I feel more inclined to try one out than I did before I listened to your presentation. My biggest concern is just taking a medication after my experience with metoprolol and medications i have taken in my lifetime that have been removed from the market or suggestions the medical community has made and since reversed...like an asprin a day, vitamin A supplements, calcium supplements etc...Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. It makes my decision ever so much easier. I find your videos extremely reassuring. AFib is a scary diagnosis, and you are helping me through this process. Cheers!
I've had A Fib for several years along with a few other heart related things, have been taking Eliquis for about the same amount of time. The only thing I don't like is that I don't have the energy I used to have...probably not Eliquis fault..
@@joew9392 Do you also take a beta blocker?🤔 Because beta blockers can indeed cause serious fatigue!!
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 You're right, I'm on a beta blocker and never needed naps before 🤣
@@SlickCat Yup. I stopped taking my beta blocker over a year ago! Feel much more energized now!!😉
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Thank you Dr Gupta! Very good video.
Thank you Dr.Gupta for all you do to help us stay educated. I really appreciate you.
Thanks. I learned a lot more. I'm 87 and on Metoprolol...6yrs and with no major problems and I'm in the gym 4days a wk.
Good for you! Gives hope to us youngsters in our 70s!
And we still die. Have a lovely life.......
The glasses look great on you!
Thanks..for the positive comments......doing the foods,herbs and etc.
Thank you for taking the time to help us.
Thank you for the wonderful information I really appreciate it I’ve been on warfarin for many years Iam 85 years old now and I won’t stop taking it.
I was put on Eloquis over my contesting it.... I did not want it or need it.... I got every one of the side effects but they would not wean me off it.... I took a month to wean myself....
I am finally getting my strength back and the fainting spells caused by it are nearly zero..... I have had friends who have fallen, hit their head and died from a brain bleed.... I told the doctors I was more afraid of a brain bleed than a stroke, as I had A Fib for more then 35 years and controlled it with natural blood thinners with no side effect, plus exercise etc....
No more painful panic attacks caused by these drugs either.... Yes, I may die from a hear attack or stroke anyways, but I will be 84 in a few weeks and have had a great life.... I do not want to go to the end in pain with fainting spells, weakness, instability in walking and the inability to swallow food.... plus a myriad of other side effects....
Never was on that one. Neither warfarin nor the pradaxa gave me side effects. I am usually very drug sensitive too. Only the med for afib when too high a dose gave me fainting spells. It was lowered and been fine since.
I'd prefer to have to take no drugs but do not want a stroke.
Thank you Dr. I'll not worry about taking my 'anticoagulant' now that you've explained what's going on.
Cool diamond ring Dr. G! And love your vids; newly diagnosed with Afib...learning all I can...
Thank you for this video. I was just diagnosed with Afib and was afraid of taking Eliquis. I look forward to learning more from you. God bless you!
I was on xarelto, for AF. I lost my job and could not afford it so I stopped taking it, I had a stroke a few weeks later, I was very fit and ate healthy, in my early 60's, I am now on eliquis. no side effects with either.
I mention on another post that I wish you would do a post like this, and I see you already have! Another very informative post. Like I said there, my 88 year old mom has been on Warfarin at least 10 years, she does not mind the hassel, does well, but I have the feeling the Warfarin is taking a toll on her, bone, dementia, possibly blood sugar. Glad to know these possible alternatives.
Eliquis has had no side effects on me that I can tell. I even had a tooth pulled last month and didn't bleed excessively!
Thanks for the plain spoken explanation Sanjay, much appreciated.
Thanks I would really like to get off my meds but now , because of your talk I understand even better what my doctors have been telling me.
Thank you for all of your good information makes me feel about this type of medication 😊
This doctor is heavensent..I am so much thankful doctor!!
I just changed my cardiologist because of issue I had but you have explained it so nicely.it has cleared my mind THANKS
This is my 1st time. I am glad to have found you and your valuable informative advices. Thank you 😊 💓
Dr. Sanjay. What about effects of these drugs on cognition? As an afib and high blood pressure patient, this is of great concern. I can’t seem to find reliable information regarding dementia and blood thinners. I have found that some blood pressure medications may cause dementia as well. Please consider reviewing dementia risk related to cardio meds in general for those of us that are over 60. Love this channel! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank You Dr., It's very generous of you to do these videos. ❤
I have a slow Pulse rate of 48to 50 also had a AF once I am now on apixban twice a day 5mg with a beta blocker of 1.25mg I can't take the antiarrhythmic pills I have tried they made me ill I went from being really feeling well to be so weak I feel ill all the time can you help me please.I believe what I have is slow heartbeat & AF
Thank you so very much Dr. for this so much needed informational videos. You have help me a lot. I suffer two Afib within a few months of each other but was not happy with Eliquis. After watching your video change my mind. Perhaps save my life. Thank you.
@@user-ui4ys3cq4f you shouldn’t be on a beta blocker if you have Bradycardia
@@adonnaprice6028 what should I be on then????
What about low diastolic numbers below 60
Thank you for making AF clearer to understand
I've had an ablation since aged 38 and cardiac pacemakers. I'm now 68. Odd atrial flutter. I take nothing. Live vegetarian mostly. Had about 5 pacemakers. I've told my cardiologist I will go on blood thinners when I'm 70. Recent heart scan showed no cardio vascular disease whatsoever.
Did they give you electric shocks to stop the abnormal heart beating?
Thankyou Doctor....after listening to your excellent video have decided to go on a anticoagulant. I have had atrial flutter with two cardioversion over 7 yrs but only a CHAD score of one but your comment about needing it sooner or later was the deciding factor. Thanks again from Canada
Was hospitalized three times with GI bleeds while on “blood thinners.” Doc had me on aspirin first then clopidogrel. I finally told him enough is enough and refuse to take any more. He backed off and supported my decision.
Hi can are you still off blood thinners since your last message? if so how have you been??
Hi thanks for asking. Still off blood thinners. Feeling great; Family doc is happy with my labs so staying the course.
@@SpamMusubi1226 Are you taking any kind of supplements or natural alternatives to blood thinners?
@@Caromo1993 Nothing. Still doing fine.
@@SpamMusubi1226 May I ask Why you were put on the blood thinners in the first place? Was it because of Afib?
Very clear and thorough explanation.
Thank you, I'm 65 just started afib during covid. Don't want to be in anticoagulant but coming to terms with it
Thank you for such a great review of this subject! I have P. A. fib and have been on apixaban, reluctantly, but you have helped reassure me and explain the options in a way I didn't grasp before.
Hate being on a blood thinner. Wearing a monitor and do not have many episodes of afib but it’s like sitting on a time bomb. Thank you doctor, you explain things so much better than my afib team.
@@marilynpieretti5886 Yeah, I agree about the necessity of having to take a blood thinner. But the risk of Stroke is just toooo high with Afib to consider Not taking it! Either way you are sitting on a potential time bomb. (Hopefully in the near future we will have better options available!!)
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! for sharing your knowledge & time so freely with us! You are simply amazing with your delivery of this information. I feel grateful to have found your Vlogs on RUclips! 🙏😍🙏
Thank you for all the information that you provide, its is very helpful, af is a very scary condition and its good to have all the expert info
It’s always, thank you for time and caring soul
Someone very dear to me was taking an anti-coagulant for afib and, after some time, died from a massive brain haemorrhage within the hour. The hospital staff declared ‘no hope’: no possibility of saving her life. But, if she had had a stroke, there would have been the possibility of saving her life and eventual recovery depending on the stroke.
If I am ever prescribed anti-coagulants, I would take the risk of a stroke and not leave myself open to certain sudden death by brain haemorrhage. The anti-coagulant killed the patient it was supposed to protect, there was NO prospect or hope of recovery. I feel cheated.
So sorry James. Scary. I won't take them ever. My dad died at 32 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Garlic, fish oil and I am sure there are other natural blood thinners.
Exactly. These are scary drugs and as patients, we do not have things explained clearly to us so that we may make well informed decisions.
Through my own research I have also discovered the people who take warfarin generally almost always end up with calcified coronary arteries. The reason for this is because warfarin essentially cancels out your vitamin K. Vitamin K is necessary to keep arteries clean.
This is seldom if ever discussed with patients, and was not touched on in this video either.
@@zuckerrat8272 - Yes, I agree. My husband has been on warfarin for 2 decades now. He has severe calcification in his groin arteries, and moderate in his carotids. He eats very healthy, is slim and exercises daily. No matter how carefully we regulate this diet, his warfarin numbers go up and down and are never correct, which is dangerous, but he can't take any of those new drugs because he has a mitral valve prolapse.
@@mimirose5909 - S-acetyl Glutathione is also a wonderful anti-coagulant that also helps your liver to detoxify you, but there is no way to regulate dosage, since no research is done on a substance that can't be patented and make the Big Pharma even richer. Pumpkin seed oil is also good. Also very good is lumbrokinase, which is not available in the USA since it might compete with expensive drugs. Serrapeptase and nattokinase are available but are not strong enough.
Btw: the name of the anti-coagulant was mentioned on the Death Certificate ! It wasn’t Warfarin.
thanks. great info. recently had a family member diagnosed with afib. this is reassuring and consistent with the info we received from our cardiologist at beth Israel in boston
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful for me. I'm currently recovering from a double bypass and anticoagulants have been an option offered to me. This video made me less concerned about taking them.
Excellent presentation and very pleasant personality.
I'm 72 and just because of that I'm already on a CHAD score of 1. I have been fit and healthy all my life, very active in sports, body building etc and looked after my diet very carefully and have a supplementation regime. I had no symptoms of Cardio disease but was picked up on an ECG as having a blockage. Further investigative work showed one blockage and four restrictions. Surgeon said there was nothing I could have done about it - it was genetic and it should have happened to me when I was 50 but my life-style gave me 20 years. I've now had by-pass surgery and have been put on Rat poison. I was walking 12 km a day right up to the day prior to the op. My concern about medication is that the body has to process these dangerous chemicals - I know a guy who was on a medication regime [like they want me on] for over 15 years when one day his Dr said to him there was nothing further medical science to do for him as his kidneys/liver had shut down. I've never been on medication in my life and don't want to start now, especially on something I see as a death sentence.
Don’t forget how much money they make on these medications…have you considered natural supplements like herbs?
@@sisutechsupport8246 Yeah, Big Pharma want you on drugs for life, it is a guaranteed income. I do use natural supplements and have done since I was about 18. Currently taking Zinc, CoQ10. Vit D3/K2, Omega 3 caps, Wheatgerm caps, DHEA, Essential Amino Acids, Multi Minerals and Prostate Support [Saw Palmetto/Stinging Nettle Root] and Low-Dose Aspirin. I take Vit C when I feel I need it. It's now 7 ~ 8 weeks post Op and I'm walking at least 6 km every day; could do more but want to build-up slowly. [Scared of going into AF]. BP is currently excellent and my only "concern" is I'm still having trouble getting a good lung full of air, but it's improving.
Rat poison? WTH? RAT POISON IS MOSTLY ARSENIC. ARSENIC BUILDS UP IN THE BODY CAUSING CARCINOGENIC TUMORS. WHO THE H. E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS PUT YOU ON RAT POISON?
WHAT QUACK ARE YOU SEEING?
Rat poison?
They call Warfarin ... Rat Poison
Good job Dr. I would like to see more U.S. doctors seek out the causation of AFIB. The mp of the world depicts the U.S. as the center of the world's AFIB concentration. While there are many factors, much like diabetes is also centered in the U.S, we know that countries similar to the U.S. (none, really), there is an explanation for this. AFIB is also a $100 B business in the U.S.
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Thankyou so much for Your excellent Presentation! You have alayed My Concerns about taking Apixiban for My recent diagnosis of A.F .I will certainly be watching Your Future Videos.
Outstanding! You addressed all my concerns.
I've am one of those 73 yo mountain biker guys that moan and groan about going on Eliquis because I have developed occasional Afib. But your straight forward tell it like it is presitation convinced me to quit whining and be thankful that there is a reliable med that could save my life. Also, I will be receiving the Watchman Proceedure as soon as the this latest Covid wave passes and there is room at the hospital.
Dr. Gupta thank you for your video, although the odds of benefit outweigh the risk of a brain bleed, the outcome of a brain bleed could be a fatal Hemorrhagic stroke. That is one of the things that is putting be off taking an anticoagulant for my AFib. As I understand it you say the risk of a stroke is reduced by 60%, that is the relative reduction, not the absolute reduction which is about 2%. Thank you anyway for taking the time and trouble to show this video.
where did you see the 2% absolute reduction number? That's precisely why I don' take a statin
Many thanks for a very good explanation re blood thinners I feel so much more confident after listening to this report.
Excelente information, thank you for tech as, knowledge is power.
That was a brilliant seminar on anticoagulants. I have had AF for 15 years I have been advised to take an anticoagulant to reduce the risk of stroke I was on warfarin it turned me black. I wish Dr Gupta was my cardiologist explained everything clearly giving the reasons why in some cases it is better to take an anticoagulant.
Like you I was diagnosed with AF in 2000 went on Warferen for a very short time iwasnt happy to continue, so because I was not in A/F they put me onTambocor plus I take cartier3 times a week.i am 82 next week Dr out of the blue,says time for an Op?
This is one of the videos I like best - maybe because it applies to me. My Cardiologist gave me 9 weeks of Eliquis which worked great for me but I had to switch to Warfarin because of the cost of Eliquis. With Warfarin, I was worried about the bleeding and it ruined my hair. It was dry and brittle like straw and I hated that but Sanjay is right, it got better the !onger I took it. I hate all medication but thank God for it and thank God for doctors like Sanjay. He goes above and beyond, such as giving his time and knowledge making these videos. I hope the exposure nets him a profit other than the love we have for him. God bless you, Handsome Sanjay! You're a good man and a Great doctor! 💖🇺🇸 Come to the USA to work! I actually love you in glasses! They are very suitable for you! 😍
Isn't it ridiculous how much they charge for eliquis? I'm already seeking an alternative.
@@johngatsby1473 I take Xarelto. Without insurance covering all but $42 dollars it would be impossible to pay for it!!
Yes more as
The cost of Eliquis is significant! It is ridiculously expensive and prohibitive for most people.
a generic version of apixapan eliquis. is becoming available in some countries.@@bjquilts29
Thank you Dr Gupta. I needed to hear this information.
Wow, you cover LAA occlusion. Thank you! I want to look into the watchman device as I do not wish to stay on anti coagulants.
I am a 64 y.o. athlete who still races bicycles who had incidences of Afib. My last 2 video describe what I did and how things were after my latest Afib incident.
I loved all of the great information about blood thinners! Thank you for enlightening us! One concern I have about the new blood thinners is that they cause GI bleeding. It would be interesting to find out more about that.
YIKES …
I am from a work background of hospital pharmacy so studied and worked with drugs for many yrs. Still prefer natural if I can. But no choice with afib cause of increased risk of stroke. I now have angina as well.
You’re always great Dr Gupta . . Many many thanks for the help you’re doing to humanity ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this information. I am taking a blood thinner. You answered many of my questions.
This is so helpful and clear. Thank you! I have calcifications in my heart arteries and my cardiologist prescribed an anticoagulant . I tried and it was hard for my stomach. Taking Omeprazol regularly to avoid the stomach symptoms worries me because I read its regular use is associated with stomach cancer. It would be good if you can have a video talking about these concerns on gastro side effects and what are the options.
read up on magnesium and its effect on calcium
@@markmartin6436 thank you, I will read about it!
@@Lana2302RJ he does have a video on gastric/cardio problems. Just type it in, in the search bar.
research k2. K2 directs calcium to bones and teeth instead of arteries and soft tissues also help's to prevent kidney stones.
K2
Turmeric
Ginger
Magnesium
Garlic
Go natural!
Having lost Uncle Victor to a cerebral hemorrhage some years ago (Uncle Victor was on Warfarin), I hesitate to take any anti-coagulant... and being a paroxysmal Afib sufferer, I have the luxury of NOT taking an anti-coagulant since I only suffer sustained episodes of Afib (over ten hours duration) once every three to five years. My heart goes out to those who deal with continuous Afib seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
You should consider a brain scan that will look at all the arteries of the brain and map any Aneurysms. With a family history, this might make your life a little less scary. While not all brain bleeds are from Aneurysms, some of the worst are. I lost my first wife to this and would give anything if i could go back in time and have her scanned.
Had a long spell over 10 hrs pulse at 200+, just would not stop. Had a trip in the Ambulance near the Hospital had a kerb mounting jolt to get past badly parked cars. It stopped my a fib immediately. The attendant and talked to me and kept me busy, mind off the pulse. Since it was the bump, I use some chest fist bumps whenever I get the feeling it’s starting. Take only a few supplements in a non routine. If I remember. Nothing habitual as I’m a self heal believer. Talk to your brain and it , to your DNA . Self activate DNA repair, but believe it or it’s not going to happen. The plascibo is you . Not as a prayer, an instruction. Near 86 yrs. still active, had a bad time on meds. Eat well the right stuff get if fresh from the garden.Take garlic olive oils turmeric, ginger , cinnamon oily fish all food for meds. Asprin if the pulse gets too slow 40s. Now and then.
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Very informative video , easy to understand . Thank you.
Again another great and extremely relevant vidro. We love you. I think not just comorbidities but some medications are associated to cerebral artery amyloid degeneration and in these anti coagulants can increase the risk
My main concern is the price of the medicine. As a retired senior I'm concerned if I can afford it in the future..
I just started taking apixoban (Eliquis), and almost had a stroke after seeing the price alone! The doctor's office looked into it, contacted the pharmacy, and got the price knocked right down via a manufacturer's coupon. The stuff works pretty well, and zero side effects (so far). See if you can get a coupon though, as they do have them.
@@KJensenStudio Some doctor's offices have samples of Eliquis and will gladly give them to you if you ask...
Warfin/coumadin is cheap
Same here. Live 8n Canada partly covered. Warfarin tho was so cheap but got a brain bleed. Am on a pricier one now. Not sure how long I can afford it.
I was diagnosed with afib nov of 2019 and started blood thinners and heartrate medication. Sept 2020 got a upper g.i. Lesion. Passed out after losing a large amount of blood and recieved tranfusions. I was informed of the WATCHMAN device and was implanted nov 2020. Closes the left appendage to prevent clotting. Stopped all blood thinning meds april 2021 and lowered risk of stroke by 85%. I am doing great and would recommend.
What is the watchman device. Is that what Dr Gupta was talking about? Sounds good.
@@thefuzzfactor2989 the device is implanted in the opening of your left atrial appendage, sealing it closed. The umbrella shaped device closes the appendage where many clots are formed. Therefore you do not have to take blood thinners aka anti coagulants. Thats the short version. Search watchman device on you tube for more or feel free to ask me questions.
@@darrylbryce1170 thanks very for that. It sounded very good at first. It's all so scary. 😮
@@thefuzzfactor2989 its sounds scary. Really it is very similar to putting in an artery stint. No open heart surgery. About an hour and its done. A colonoscopy is worse.
Not offered here in Canada unless you have a private medical plan that will cover it. So a reg low income senior can't afford it. I wish!
Greatly reassuring, thank you. My cardiologist has told me I need to start blood thinners.
Thx a lot for the info given! Just great! I do really appreciate it! Have a great day doc & a lot of blessings! 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dr Gupta, thanks for this channel. It is EXTREMELY helpful. I have a question. It seems very likely that there are blood-related factors in every individual that affects coagulation. Maybe in some people, one or more of these factors would decrease the need for additional anticoagulation meds. How much is understood about blood anticoagulation factors at this point in time? Are there studies going on about this?
This was great advice Doc. I had intermittent afib which lead to stroke. After my initial stroke the afib became permanent and I had two more. Now at 69 Im taking Eliquis (Apixaban) for a blood thinner along with BP meds and a heart rate control drug Digoxin. I feel great and have zero side effects. To be honest the anticoagulant gives me peace of mind of having another stroke. I lost weight, walk every day and do light workouts with weights.
I’m about to start on Apixaban do you worry about bleeding or is it just a rare event?
I had to have 2 blood transfusions on eliquis.
@@davidmcc8727 I haven't had any real problem with bleeding other than when you get a cut it takes longer to stop. I just wrap it better. Or add pressure a bit longer. I have not experienced more bruising either. 🤷🏻♂
@@laurelbozman6997 Wow, are you ok now?
Why the transfusions?
@@SlickCat because Eliquis does not have an antidote.....no way to shut it down and do emergency surgery.
I had an appendix rupture and had to wait 12 hours because the hospital had given me my Eliquis......I had not noticed......luckily the surgeon caught it OR had they went ahead with the surgery I would have bled to death on the operating table. Eliquis and several other new blood thinners have ZERO way to reverse or stop effects enough to do emergency surgery.....you literally have to wait until it clears your system. I learned the hard way and....AND the resulting septic infection from having to sit with a ruptured appendix for over half a day well that nearly killed me....over a month in intensive care.....organs shutting down, etc. It left me with lifelong issues including various heart issues, such as afib.
Eliquis and others have many lawsuits against them due to initially lying to the public about them........many people bled to death and if you were lucky and it was not severe they could keep transfusing your blood until
you basically had multiple full transfusions which also got the remaining blood thinner out of you.....
Yes, Eliquis and others carry a much higher risk of death than people really have any clue about.
Very Good. Keep more video's coming. I do have a dual pacemaker and take the blood thinners and bp meds and am doing fine now.
Thank you for the information!!!!
Apixaban gradually crushed me. Insomnia, back pain, difficulty breathing. No thanks.
Yeah brilliant. Strokes are much more fun.
Well put! I have AFib a great deal of the time, it scares me; My worst nightmare is having a stroke, I would rather die than suffer from another stroke! I was so lucky to get away with my first stroke; I could walk after 10 days, my handwriting came back after 4-5 months! I was so lucky with my first stroke! I am 66 and have a Pacemaker and I am on Pradaxa, Dabigatran! My nightmare is having a stroke! Thank You!
God Bless you Rob...from New Zealand
I'll pray for you. I find it VERY hard to cope with all this too.
@@thefuzzfactor2989 It can be hard to deal with AFib and having to deal with the possibility of uncontrolled bleeding with taking blood thinners! I've finally come to terms with it mostly. As long as it doesn't progress too much? I am a stage 3 cancer survivor, and I truly think that the aggressive chemotherapy treatments I underwent several years ago contributed heavily to my own AFib. But as they say,.....it is what it is!!🙄
I have both afib and unstable angina. It is very painful and scary. My afib well managed.
JESUS SAVES I'm praying for you
Very good video I have been on eliquis 5 mg for last 10 yrs I had a dvt pulmonary embolism and now I am very good health
Thank you for his information.