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?
Hi, In your case with CHADS VAST score you have more than 1 point, so you will surely need anticoagulation, unless there is high bleeding risk. Three medications, Coumadin, Prada and Eliquis, 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 Prada and Eliquis, they both are new medications, but the results are good and there is no need for blood testing. Wishing you good health