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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Geko

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See: google.co.uk/amp/s/www.inde...

Would this device be of use/be available to AF patients to reduce risk of a clot?

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Not an intracardiac clot.

Would reduce stroke risk from a paradoxical embolus from a DVT via a patent foramen ovale or ventricular septal defect.

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Are you a doctor? I am in awe of your medical knowledge.

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No but I am married to one 🙂

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Excellent, and thank you.

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I wonder if this would help prevent a clot before a stroke for someone who is sedentary with AF...and cannot take blood thinners?

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