I am taking Rivaoxaban for PAF.
Caused after I had OHS for leaking valve. However I now have an inguinal hernia for which I require surgery.
Has anyone got any experience of having surgery while taking Rivaoxaban especially hernia repair?
I have previously been told u only need to stop Rivaoxaban for only 24 hrs before surgery.
However I have now been told I have to stop 5 days before.
But u are not supposed to stop suddenly due to severe withdrawal symptoms!! 😮
Some of these are sudden formation of clots, stroke, suicidal thoughts depression or even death!!
However I also don't want to bleed to death.
I have already had one surgery but they told me take medication as normal.
So wasn't an issue.