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If my heart is in afib can i still have a colonoscopy without any problems?

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Afib: The rhythm atrial fibrillation is not incompatible with a safe colonoscopy. Your dr. Performing the colonoscopy needs to know you have afib and what your treatment and other history is.

Dr Weiss agreed

Answered 8/29/2013

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Yes: But you will need to talk to the doctor performing as they will probably want you off of your anticoagulation before the procedure.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 9/20/2013

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