blood clot

[Mrsd_uk]

went in for an ablation but they were unable to perform s they found a blood clot in heart.

Now on warfarin to disperse.

Would be interested in hearing from others that have gone through this ?

I was on apaxiban but obviously it was not working well enough …

[CDreamer]

Thank goodness the clot was found! Warfarin has a completely different mechanism of action to Apixaban which reduces the risk of clotting at a much earlier stage than Warfarin but all prophylactic medications such as anticoagulants only ever reduce the risk, there are no absolutes.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Mrsd_uk in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you !

[BobD Volunteer]

I presume that they did a TOE (trans oesophageal echocardiogram) before the procedure in order to find the clot so pretty lucky there I think. TOE normally only done if there have been gaps in anticoagulation in the month leading up to the ablation. Well done your team.

[Mrsd_uk in reply to BobD]

Very grateful to them !

[Cavalierrubie]

What a frightful experience for you? You were certainly in the right place, at the right time and with brilliant surgeons. Everyone’s nightmare l think, but so glad that you are safe and being cared for. Hope everything works out in your future treatment and it is a success.

[secondtry]

I am no expert on anti-coags having only just started on them. However, I understand their effectiveness is only around 75%, the dose is I believe according to weight and over efficient kidneys can clear the dose too quickly leaving you less protected; however as Apixaban is taken twice a day the latter point is probably less relevant to you compared to others on once a day ones eg Edoxaban.

[ainslie]

can I ask you if you had any symptoms indicating the clot, I asked my cardiologist if it was possible there were any clots hanging around in my heart that I didn’t know about and that could cause issues, he said no because if I had a clot I would be in pain?

[Mrsd_uk in reply to ainslie]

I put the breathlessness down to previous chest infection, but looking back it could have been clot. But really had no idea it was there 🤔

Chest infection has cleared and feeling so much better … back for another scan in Sept to check clot has gone 🤞🏻

[Clairealou]

hi there. I’ve been on warfarin for a few years now as I have a mechanical valve. A pretty complex heart history which I’ll let you read in my bio if you wanted to. However, Initially, I was adversed to having a mechanical valve due to warfarin and thought it would badly affect my life. By the time they did the valve the next time, I had no choice. Actually, it makes little difference. I have a machine to test my INR ( as I will be on warfarin for life) and text my GP with the results. Food and drink actually don’t affect me that much although often other medication, such as antibiotics, have more of a reaction. I would have no issues with saying to anyone to not be too concerned about warfarin. It’s not the horror drug I thought it would be…..although to be fair, I didn’t have a choice in whether I took it or not! Hope all goes well for you and please feel free to message if you want

[Ducky2003 in reply to Clairealou]

Just read your bio as awaiting an MV repair/replacement myself. My goodness, you have been through the mill and there's me mithering about one!