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A member asked:

What are the important triggers for attacks of afib in paroxysmal type,and is anticoagulant a must if age72with hypertensive male s.creatine 1.5?

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Almost always: You are unlikely to prevent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation by trying to identify "triggers". It's a grave mistake to forego anticoagulation in any atrial fibrillation patient unless they have some other very serious contraindication. The risk of a devastating stroke is much too great.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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