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I’m on Eliquis right now.

I had a sudden return of A-fib 3 months ago. I had an episode of A-fib 12 years ago after mitral valve repair surgery, but it went away shortly after.

The symptoms of this latest bout with the disease were extreme. I had shortness of breath after any slight exertion, imbalance to the point of fall I whenever I stood up, and just general weakness.

But my cardiologist recommended a cardioversion procedure, which was done about 3 weeks ago. This entailed shocking my heart back to normal rhythm using the same sort of shock as a defibrillator.

They put me under and shocked me, and my A-fib disappeared. I’m still on Eliquis as a precaution, but I don’t think I need it anymore. I take my blood pressure every day and so far, there is no indication of irregular heartbeat - which indication was constant before the procedure.

Anyone who has my symptoms should see a doctor immediately, as A-fib will likely result in a stroke if untreated.

My question is, why don’t they do the cardioversion with Biden? I’m 63 and had some very sore spots on my torso after the procedure for about a day. Do they not think Biden can withstand this?

And also, I’m beginning to think they should investigate if the shots are causing A-fib.

I am not a cardiologist.

Your previous mitral valve surgery may be the reason for continued therapy with a blood thinner.

Cardioversion therapy may be very dependent on the specific type of arrhythmia (source), as well as your overall health, age, other conditions.

Not sure about Joe, his underlying condition, and therapy.

The vax, if causing myocardial damage, could cause afib by directly effecting the heart muscle. Clots outside of the heart, by blocking flow, would require the heart to work harder to deliver the same amount of blood; this additional stress could cause afib and other irregular heart rhythms.

I have had an AVR and mitral valve repair. Nothing to it. Of course I was fortunate to have had as my Surgeon one of the most preeminent Doctors in the entire World. Great guy. He was born in some swamp in India. Well, likely not, but he was terrific. Truly a great ‘surgeon.’ I know how to tell. We discussed my case (which was about 6 years ago) and that guy was great. He talked fast and I listen fast. A match made in Heaven.

Later my Cardiologist (just a regular hack) informed that I had developed an A-fib following the procedure. I am completely asymptomatic but we discussed the prospect of a cardio version. I was like sure, but that guy was discouraging me from it. Ultimately, no heart shock for me, and I am fine. My last two Echos say that my replacement valve is the strongest one in my heart. Cool eh?

I was a bit iffy on the cardio version anyhow, and could go either way. I am definitely not afraid of surgical procedures. Still, I like talking about that stuff with competent Physicians. It is a peculiar thing I do suppose.

So anyhow, years following I am here, on all of this ‘borrowed time.’

I like encouraging people to be fearless. A few of the real Docs at my work grew to appreciate me as I had a way of connecting with some Patients. Scared to death of surgery. Then I would show them the scar down the middle of my sternum. That made me real. I helped a few people and I began to become popular with certain Doctors.

....afib slide...

And also, I’m beginning to think they should investigate if the shots are causing A-fib.

I have seen that listed as a side effect of the jabs.

I was diagnosed with afib 6 weeks after getting the 2nd jab last year. Can't say with certainty that it was caused by the jab but believe it is very possible it was. Had a physical 6 months prior to getting jabbed and did not have any sign of afib.

Had no symptoms and it only was discovered when we had our annual home health visit evaluation that we get with United Health Care Advantage. Very lucky they discovered it, had no symptoms and was told people like me unaware of any problem are at a extreme high risk of clots because no treatment (blood thinners) is initiated.

The same time it was discovered I had afib I also learned my blood sugar was high, was pre-diabetic. Interesting because I had annual blood tests for at least the last 15 years and never had high blood sugar? Also read that a side effect of the jabs is causing type 2 diabetes.

Cardiologist put me on eliquis and my GP wanted me to take statins.

Had to take the eliquis but said no to the statins, instead got real serious about changing my diet. Read that one of the best things you can do if you have afib (besides thinners) is keep the weight down.

Cut back significantly on sugar and carbs. Lost a lot of weight, was up to 245 lbs 2-1/2 years ago, today I weigh 185.

Wish I had never taken the jabs! Made the decission to do it because:

1. Advised to get the jabs by Trump

2. SIL (neuro radiologist) advised to get the jabs.

3. Saw hundreds of seniors in our winter location get the jabs without issues in Jan and Feb, we got ours in March.

When the boosters were recommended last fall I passed, wife didn't.

SIL was furious with me, said I was putting his mother at risk. Told him I wished I'd never got the shots. Told him if I got covid was ready with a treatment protocol. Called me "demented old man" and "bat shit crazy". Asked me why I was not respecting his professional advice which was to get the booster to prevent me from getting covid . Asked him how many covid patients he has treated, he said 0. Then told him I was following the advice of a physician that has successfully treated 1000's of covid patients and when treatment was started early had no hospitalizations, no deaths. He (SIL) is liberal.

Decided if I get covid because I'm on the blood thinners will not be taking the ivermectin protocol, will do HCQ/Z-pac/Zinc/vitamins instead.

Ivermectin also thins the blood so it is not good to use if on eliquis (or other blood thinner).

It is advised if using the Zelenko HCQ protocol to also take a blood thinner, the ivermectin protocol does not.