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Does blood thinners help or make arrhythmias or palpitations worse?
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Answered 4/21/2023
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Blood thinners would not directly affect arrhythmias, they are meant to prevent clot formation. The only remote connection would be through bleeding as a side effect as that will worsen arrhythmias, not the intended effect.
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