Cardiac MRI Finds Thrombus

[cherrabah]

As a concerned wife, I feel like offloading recent developments following my 73 year old husband Tom’s heart attack. He had a hugely unexpected major attack (widowmaker) last February necessitating urgent care, four stents and a lifetime’s stash of pills. The NHS were brilliant and we have since had eight months of progressive improvement, enjoying long walks and a good quality of life despite some permanent heart damage.

A recent echocardiogram showed an ef of 43, up one from 42, but an MRI revealed a thrombus. No. He didn’t jump any queues – he went privately on a need-to-know basis. Apparently he needs to start clopidogrel and edoxaban instead of aspirin and prasugrel. The rest: atorvastatin, bisprolol, eplerenone, lansoprazole and rampril can continue as per usual.

Anyone else had a thrombus following HA and stents? Or taking any or all of the above – especially clopidogrel and edoxaban? Thoughts and feedback appreciated in this ‘wobbly’ time – thanks!

[richard_jw]

Clopidogrel is an anti platelet med. It help stops blood clotting. I have taken it since my heart attack without side effects. Edoxaban is a blood thinner. I imagine it's not dissimilar to Rivaroxaban which I take. Both will make any cut bleed more.

I would ask a pharmacist about how the number of meds taken together interrelate.

[Prada47]

Hello

The Meds are standard after a HA personally I have just one more to the mix Entresto. I don't know about Thrombus

I took Clopidogrel after stents for 6 months, which I believe is standard for what is referred to as Dual Anti Platelet Therapy. The echocardiogram results can be a little inaccurate I was told by as much as 3 to 5% either way. If you phone the BHF Nurses line I am sure they will be able to help put your mind at ease !!

ps Never apologise for going private it's your money and maybe like me at 74 not saving up for anything !!!

Beat Regards