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Afib 86 year old on cardizem but heart still irreg xarelto short of breath exertion dr said see 6 months - pulse irreg but not too high help?

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Cardioversion: if you have been on xarelto for at least 6 weeks you could consider cardio version and rhythm control. Ask your primary cardiologist.

Answered 1/25/2015

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