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Does A Blood Clot In The Heart Need Medical Attention?

My mother has being diagnosed with A-Fib and they found a large blood clot behind the heart. She is on Heprin blood thinner and will take Eliquis after leaving the hospital. My question is, what are the chances of the clot dissolving over time, and what is the danger of the clot breaking off and causing a fatal stroke?
posted on Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Hi,

With a past history of A-fib, blood clot formation in heart is possible and if nothing is done, the risk of stroke is greatly increased. I will advise she continues with heparin. This will help reduce the risk of further blood clots and help dissolve the already formed clot. If her heart rate is too rapid, rate control medicines like beta blockers, calcium channel blockers or Digoxin may be added.

This will however be decided by her treating doctor. Eliquis will be a good preventive therapy for further clots when she lives the hospital.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
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Does A Blood Clot In The Heart Need Medical Attention?

Hi, With a past history of A-fib, blood clot formation in heart is possible and if nothing is done, the risk of stroke is greatly increased. I will advise she continues with heparin. This will help reduce the risk of further blood clots and help dissolve the already formed clot. If her heart rate is too rapid, rate control medicines like beta blockers, calcium channel blockers or Digoxin may be added. This will however be decided by her treating doctor. Eliquis will be a good preventive therapy for further clots when she lives the hospital. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso