What Should I Do I'm 69 And Was Diagnosed With Afib Had The Shock Treatment But After Blood Test Had 6.9 Hemagoblin

Posted on Sun, 17 May 2020

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Question : I'm 69 and was diagnosed with afib had the shock treatment but after blood test had 6.9 hemagoblin stayed at hospital gave me 3 units of blood and last blood test it was 9.3 fill ok I take xralto and iron tablets and more is it ok to travel by car about 100 miles overnight or should I not travel. They also said my ekg was normal. also can I have a few drinks on the trip

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can travel but not have few drinks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you can travel by car 100 miles overnight ,there is no risk from driving if you have atrial fibrillation and anemia. Also taking count that last ECG was normal you can safely travel by car.
I don't think you can have few drinks on trip.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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