Could plavix (clopidogrel) make your heart flutter? i am a 45 year old female and one month ago had an asd clouser done. i noticed every so often i would have a feeling of fluttering in my heart, at fist thought it was my heart getting used to the device.

Although : Although there have been postmarketing reports of Plavix (clopidogrel) causing arrhythmia, a mechanism for this has not been established. The likelihood of having fluttering as a result of Plavix (clopidogrel) therapy is small, and stopping the Plavix (clopidogrel) could significantly increase your risk of stroke. ASD closure has been advocated by some as a way to decrease the risk of arrhythmias. However, new arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, can occur in patients following ASD closure. I would urge you to resume the Plavix (clopidogrel) and discuss your concerns with your doctor.

No but..: Plavix (clopidogrel) should not cause any sort of heart arrhythmias. Most people occasionally feel a flutter in their heart, usually related to harmless irregular beats (atrial or premature ventricular beats) or stress/fatigue/anxiety symptoms. However, the ASD closure device could also cause irregular heart beats depending on its position. It would be a good idea to bring it up with your cardiologist.