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My husband had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation but now it's almost every day. he's ignoring it. what are the dangers? he takes pradaxa.

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

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Possible stroke: atrial fibrillation can lead to blood clot formation in the heart which can possibly break off and go to the brain and cause a stroke. The treatment is Pradaxa which helps prevent the blood clots from occurring. If your husband is taking Pradaxa, then is treating it well and not ignoring it.

Answered 11/7/2018

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A member asked:

My husband had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation but now it's almost every day. he's ignoring it. what are the dangers? he takes pradaxa.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

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