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Afib,chadsvasc 1.flecainide 50x2,coreg 12.5x2,losartan 50x2.read a 2021 aha paper regarding pill in pocket anticoagulation for well controlled paroxysmal afib.noacs have seem to have serious side effects. is this an approved safer treatment plan?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Your annual stroke risk is 0.6/100 patients without chronic anticoagulant. The current regimen without anticoagulant is acceptable, risk vs benefit. With chronic anticoagulant, the annual stroke risk reduces to 0.2/100 patients.

Answered 3/9/2022

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