I’ve been invited to do a live interview on YouTube on Monday, May 15th at 4:30 pm Central to discuss a-fib. This is an interactive interview so if you have questions you’ll be able to send in questions during the show so I can answer them. Here is a link to the show:
If you can’t make it to the live interview, it will be recorded so you’ll be able to watch it later.
Hi there, I am a retired RN. Had episode of a fib w/Covid hospitalization in 12/21. Had been diagnosed with CKD; etiology unknown 6 yrs ago. Took Eliquis for 1 mo post in patient after Covid. Underwent kidney transplant 3/1/25. 2nd day post op developed
afib/rvr while in patient; which I believe was due to abnormal electrolytes the staff didn’t address until 18 hrs later, when afib developed. HR was 224 w/o symptoms. Resolved immediately after cardizem 1 dose IV given. Saw cardio NP last month for eval. She wanted me to start Eliquis immediately, even before I wore 30 day monitor she was ordering. I messaged her that I wasn’t starting Eliquis until I got 30 day monitor results. Spoke with NP virtually today. Monitor showed 1 short run episode. NP said she didn’t know actual length of time of episode. She wants me to start on Eliquis immediately now. She says with a new kidney it is not worth the risk to throw a clot and have a stroke. I have very mixed emotions right now. I am on so many anti rejection meds for life. I really don’t care for her authoritative attitude. I’ve been in healthcare for over 45 yrs. Prior to the transplant I took Nattokinase daily and had good cardiovascular status. I asked drs if I could continue post transplant to maintain cardio health but was told they didn’t know enough about it to ok. I know there was one case of a woman post transplant developing a bacterial infection from the bacteria used in nattokinase, which she ate as she was Japanese. But I believe that bacteria isn’t in actual nattokinase supplements due to the manufacturing process. I just need some advice. I understand anything you say is only your thoughts and not medical advice.
Thanks so much,
Susan Garcia RN, BSN, MAHCA
Susan:
I don’t know enough about natto to even offer my thoughts, opinions, etc. I used to take natto supplements regularly as well until I was parked on Eliquis. Given the complexity of your situation, the decision of what supplements to take and not take isn’t easy. If it’s possible, you might want to try to find a naturopathic doctor near you (or online) that can give you some guidance. Best of luck to you!
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