Natural 'Blood thinners' for Afib

[@granmabern5283]

Doctor, you have an amazing gift for explaining complicated issues in a clear, concise and orderly way. May God Bless you and your family!❤😊

[@dweinschrott]

Thanks for the information - my spouse takes Eliquis because she is Afib. I take aspirin because I had a stroke from which I recovered completely. Eliquis is really expensive even though it's been on the market long enough to face a generic competitor. The primary manufacturer bought the generic competitor out so now we are faced with entering the coverage gap indefinitely on. Medicare Part D. I understand your point but am still paying thousands per year because the manufacturer is preventing generic competition.

[@robtempe]

that should be illegal. There is nothing better and cheaper to take? My doctor recommended against Eliquis. Glad for that after your story.

[@laurelbozman6997]

Because money is more important to them than your health

[@maxsmart8954]

Eliquis is the Rolls Royce of blood thinners. No purple skin like aspirin.

[@peggymicsky8607]

You're my AFib Doctor, Sanjay. I rely on you for information, advice and reassurance. You are so well informed with excellent communication skills and a simple and warm rapport with people - so important for a doctor. You've got it, Doc, and the looks to go with it - very handsome indeed!

[@mrsteresa1999]

I appreciate how you explain things in a way that is easier to understand. Thank you!

[@Nonna-Madonna]

Hello dear dr.Sanjay. Little reminder for everyone - the best blood thinners are papain ( papaya), bromelain ( pine apple), nattokinase. Fruits ( on an empty stomach) and ginger are good for those who has no problems with the oesophagus/ stomach/duodenum

[@IWearACrown]

How much of each fruit daily? Or just eat often?

[@richschmidt4729]

I am a recent subscriber to your videos. They have been a great help to me as a new AF patient. Please keep up the good work. Your explanations are very thorough and lucid.

[@minavilla1580]

Are you taking the blood thinners ?

[@terrilee1043]

You did not mention the side effects from medications where there is practically none from natural stuff I think the test needs to be done despite the big medicine companies.

[@Visitkarte]

He did explain that in another video, that’s not the topic of this video. Long story short: anticoagulants aren’t recommended for people who’s risk of bleeding is lower than the risk of blood clotting that results to strokes.

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

I learn SO much from these videos. Now I know the difference between anticoagulants (Warfarin) and anti-platelet (Aspirin). I'm a BIG believer in natural medicine and regular vitamin / mineral supplementation but I am willing to learn from someone who is more knowledgeable than I. Dr. Gupta presents both sides of the discussion and reaches a most logical conclusion BASED ON REAL SCIENCE. Furthermore, Dr. Gupta reveals the need for there to be funding for the health benefits of natural substances (i.e. a tax on pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, which goes 100% to labs and research companies doing these studies).

[@masterkey6596]

There are other thinners you can research: tocotrienols, pine bark, rutin and nattokinase.

[@Sand24]

Thanks for the balanced perspective Sanjay!😀

[@janicep1508]

When you are on these drugs, you are restricted from eating so many healthy, anti inflammatory super foods. People would be better off taking a holistic approach, not focus one one thing, clotting.

[@caroljohnson9237]

You can eat anything with xarelto I have been on it 4 years.

[@Atlantya]

That’s only when you’re on Warfarin. Xarelto and eliquis allows you to eat anything.

[@janicep1508]

Update. My husband had a bad hematoma from taking warfarin and spent 2 months in the hospital learning to talk and walk again. His doctors changed his medicine and he is doing great. He has no diet restrictions on this medication. We are so happy he is off warfarin.

[@reesilva1]

you are a blessing,more doctors should follow your leed,thank you so much from toronto,canada

[@elkaidi1]

You are the best doctor out there on KZbin.. You can't imagine the positive impact of your videos on patients from around the world.. respect!

[@dawnschubert1]

Yes! I agree!

[@simplyput5615]

Dr. Berg and "motivationaldoc" are both also good youtube doctors. Check them out! ♡

[@robtempe]

@@simplyput5615 Dr. Berg rocks!

[@Dappshots]

Great discussion. Couple of questions? First when you state patients with AFIB, are you talking about constant AFIB or Paroxysmal AFIB? Regardin aspirin, what dose, 81mg? Lastly would you prescribe patients with PAFIB, NOACs and ASA 81mg? Thank for all the work you do to educate all of us!!

[@normabautista5159]

THANK YOU for your in-depth analysis of AFib/stroke prevention medications & natural remedies. Your info is helpful & very much appreciated !!!

[@marylouirick7316]

l take meds,took 3mos 2 kick in.Thank God. plus l lose 20 pds. No, soda,coffee, fast food. must walk DAILY. Praises The Lord

[@peternorman2563]

Such an easy and coherent way of understanding the reason we are prescribed the many medicines we take every day. Many thanks to Dr Sanjay !

[@merynco]

Studies are paid for by PIG PARMA DON’T trust!

[@cat-lw6kq]

My doctor screamed at me "do you want to have a stroke" ? when I said I wanted to go with some natural things. This wasn't explained to me like this doctor.

[@teresagerlach4185]

look into low carb high fat. Dr. Jason Fung

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@teresagerlach4185 While a wonderful and very healthy way to eat, it doesn't have any tests proving it will reduce stroke for those with AFib!

[@loveandllife]

did you know that warfarin is a rat poison?

[@1724nine]

Love Learning Languages my dr. Broke that to me as a joke when I told him u ran out of it. He asked why I didn’t go buy some emergency rat poison- ha

[@mimirose5909]

Warfarin IS NOT RAT POISON. Warfarin/Coumadin comes from Coumarin aka Turmeric. Look it up!

[@Akira-nw4jl]

It's not a poison at all. In fact it is used to kill rats by anti coagulating them and causing hemorrhaging because they will overdose with it. Your dog or cat could mistakenly eat it and not die. In the USA poisons are illegal to sell and use to kill animals because people might use them to kill other people instead.

[@buckyb7658]

Yes I did.

[@aliciamilam5636]

It sure is

[@cha55am]

He gives a very logical explanation of why natural anticoagulants are not investigated and falls back on the old defence that large scale double blind studies are necessary, etc, etc, blah, blah. It is certainly true that the cost of such studies prevents competitors to existing drugs from entering the market. So bad treatments can force out the good. There imply needs to be a better way

[@YorkCardiology]

instead of saying 'there needs to a better way blah blah blah' why dont you show us the better way.....

[@smallfootprint2961]

I realize this is an older video, and don't know if Eliquis was even around 4 yrs ago, but I'm taking Eliquis. So far so good. If I didn't get old, and things didn't fall apart, in spite of my best efforts, I'd rather not take any medicine. I am glad there is testing, and hope this is the best choice for me. If I have a choice between having a stroke, and not, I'd prefer not to have one, so thanks for explaining this. It helps me to accept it a little better. You're a peach.

[@robtempe]

at $600 a month for Eliquis you must have a good insurance program

[@ericdahl6727]

@@robtempe I'm paying $170 / mo via Pt D thru I believe Aetna-

[@zeallandia4341]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this aspect of heart health. I have been wondering about this for years. God Bless you.

[@Marian5981]

I love your videos :) As a nurse who works with pre- and postop heart surgery patients I feel like I'm still learning a lot by watching your videos. Thank you! And another good news is that for 1.5 week I almost haven't had any ectopics! I don't know if it's thanks to magnesium that I take, but I'm just SO happy! :) I really hope it stays that way

[@granmabern5283]

@@binanocht6110Thankyou so much for sharing your experience! So glad you are feeling better!😊

[@alainleger8973]

I could not agree more! After an earlier pulmonary embolism at 80 years, my doctor advised me to change from warfarin to aspirin despite my misgivings, this nearly killed me within a year when I came down unconscious in a public place and had to be promptly treated with heparin, etc. Have now been on Pradaxa for about 10 years without problems.

[@haris525]

You are exactly right - I had a family member who had bad internal bleeding issues because someone told them to drink turmeric daily. These herbal compounds need to studied more with large groups

[@masterkey6596]

So bad to give incomplete information.

[@mimirose5909]

@@masterkey6596 who are you talking to???

[@granmabern5283]

I love turmeric it is great for my digestion. Too much water can drown a person...does that make water bad?😅

[@laurelbozman6997]

I had internal bleeding from eliquis and had to have 2 blood transfusions. Medicines are just money makers for doctors and pharmaceutical companies.

[@vickieturner8688]

Thank you Dr. Gupta, I am researching how to help a special friend who was just diagnosed with Afib. I've learned so much from your videos on the topic and I hope that the information I gather helps him.

[@YorkCardiology]

How very kind ..thank you so much!

[@kiduswardsnowden_bd]

@@YorkCardiology great video wow! is it safe to take a low dose of Nature’s Bounty Ginkgo biloba even if someone in the family has had a ruptured vein stroke many years ago (7 to be exact & never had another one)??

[@MrSpt67]

Thanks for taking time to make this videos and share your knowledge and perspectives.

[@drawwithchris5063]

Thank you again,Doc!all your videos gives me a very high understanding about my case of being a heart patient..before i have a lots of question about my sick but now you slowly answered all of this,because of all your videos made..thank you!thank you☺

[@NewYorkGirlieGirl]

I’m glad you mentioned the pharmacy aspect of it. It makes them no $$$

[@mahesh2665]

Your are too good Doc. I am very happy to find you on you tube !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dr.tawfik9551]

Super explanation! thank you so much for your detailed explanation! I always receive similar questions from lots of people.

[@ginaperry2599]

I'm sorry, nothing against you, but I don't trust Drs not working for big pharma. I would try one of the medications if the list of symptoms wasn't so long! Warfarin was too complicated for me to take since I had to be in continual contact with a medical professional. (This was when I had knee surgery) A-fib concern. I think I'll take my chances with ginger, turmeric & low dose aspirin. Thank you for your information, sir. 🤷

[@nessieness5433]

We all love you for taking care of patients and their questions! Thank you for your time and for providing us with so much information! Heartfelt, ;)! But what about Sintrom and dementia and the new generation 'blood thinners' and stomach bleeds?

[@kathleenhartman1368]

Isn't vitamin E a blood thinner? And what is it's affect on coagulation factors?

[@Fullovjoy1]

You explained it very well ! I can tell you really care .

[@mledged4771]

Thank you for your very timely and clarifying information - very helpful with all the world’s emphasis on natural remedies.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Dr Gupta, I have difficulty finding the answer to my question, which is does an ablation for a patient with no comorbidities increase lifespan and/or reduce risks? can you do a video on that topic?

[@francisdial3603]

I am on warfarin at present. Very informative. Thank you doctor.

[@EggFeathersHomestead]

Such a study will never happen. The pharmaceutical companies would never support anything that could potentially remove money from their pockets and patients for life.

[@calsitup]

Wonderful talk with clear explanation about a complex subject thank you.

[@jerrybanks9461]

Why would a medical doctor recommend natural inexpensive anti-coagulants compared to a $600 month supply of eliquis? Any doctor endorsing such an idea would be run out of town by their counterparts.

[@bobherndon1372]

Hi doc I'm 57 and I have afib first attack was 3 years ago I had 2 more within a year after being in hospital for 5 days every test all they said was I had lil bit low mag levels not to bad I was put on Xelralto took it for 5 months it made me feel bad and they found blood In my urine then I needed dental work done so doc took me off for the time being with in a day or 2 I was feeling like my old self again so after dental work I disided not to take it any more I went another year without any problems last week out of the blue I went into afib again 2 hours in ER a shot and I was back to normal rythem doc says he wants me back on the Blood thinners I did the chadvas test I scored 0 and I'm thinking on trying something natural like Nattokwinase, I take omega 3's I eat pretty healthy I'm a little heavy but trying to lose it I worried about taking something that makes me feel so bad but don't want a stroke do you have any advice for me thank you for ur time

[@georgiayoung9124]

Wow...I'm reading four years later. I also don't like blood thinner...had episode last summer...after fine for two years. On propranolol. So how have you done?

[@Aurla-R2-D2]

Hi, How are you doing now? I really hope you're okay? Are you taking natural blood thinners now?

[@bigdsing1]

Hey Doc, you stated I give you a drug to treat the "symptom". Perhaps treating the cause sounds better. If we only treat the symptom we(patients) are subject to spending a life time on drugs. If many drugs are synthetic and are part of natural supplements it makes no sense the use of natural supplement would be detrimental. Pharmacy companies have no deserve to supplement their manufactured drugs with something like garlic. All you do here is make the case for staying on drugs. JMT

[@garyclark9807]

Thank you for answering all my heart questions. Afib here.

[@angelarawlins3703]

My GP said aspirin would never be passed today due to its effects.

[@robtempe]

my cardiologist just told me to take baby aspiring. what side effects?

[@danielstapler4315]

Aspirin would never be passed today because it has so many effects and the company bringing it to market would need to test it and show results for ALL those effects and that's not viable.

[@mandaa4]

What about studying group of people who already eat a diet high in turmeric etc that have had atrial fibrillation who decline blood thinners?

[@bettyboop4263]

Will Big Pharma ever let Xerelto be sold as a generic in the USA? The price is riduculus even with insurance.

[@caroljohnson9237]

Amen to that very expensive

[@iancampbell6925]

If you cannot trial a herbal medication that you are not sure works, therefore a new medication is the same. The only difference is the potential financial rewards of that patented medication, as herbal medications cannot be patented.

[@playfuljaydog]

Three questions, Dr Sanjay: 1) Why not see if a supplement/vitamin company will foot the bill for some research into natural blood thinners? 2) What are the differences in impact on the liver and kidneys of a "chemical" blood thinner vs a "natural" blood thinner? 3) Would a good compromise be to use both types - natural and chemical - so that the amount of chemical blood thinner prescribed can be reduced? It is because of this video that I first listened to right after it came out that I stopped "fighting" with my cardiologist about taking blood thinner Warfarin/Coumadin which my friends nickname "Rat Poison".

[@rhoff523]

Perfect explanation, hope my crdlgst listens, has me om aspirin and I take turmeric, garlic and ginger besides, thank you.

[@davidgreener423]

TREAT SYMPTOMS WE NEED A CURE!

[@TaichiStraightlife]

Long story short, using your thinking about blood platelet aggregation as opposed to clotting factors, what foods or supplements act (or are said to act) to delay clotting factors from clotting? Don't worry, you won't be depriving me of blood thinners, as I've already refused to take them. Thank you.

[@georgiayoung9124]

How are you doing? What do you take? My mother had afib chronic after her heart surgery. Was told...you will die if you don't take. She never did. Just her bp meds. Died twenty years later from...just ready to go. 94.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

@@georgiayoung9124 - Either I had some great good luck in building a winning hypothesis or it's just coincidence that my AFIB stopped and even my tachycardia disappeared (except for 1 two minute incident) when I, 1. cut back on salt and, 2. started supplementing with potassium). I've never had high blood pressure and no sawbones saw fit to advise me to take either of those measures. Also my incidents of migraine headaches declined by 60% and more... PS- and no migraine clinic neurologist ever suggested I back off on sodium either... nor the books I'd bought by eminent migraine MDs. Ha! What disdain I have for the whole profession! I might be only a HS graduate but I DID learn to read, and by reading, found there's a relationship between sodium and potassium and, long story short, taking more potassium will bring sodium levels down. So I eat a banana in the morning and later on take about 150 mg of additional potassium tablets, 50 mg with lunch and 99 mg after dinner, along with magnesium etc. PPS- The law only allows a maximum of 99 mg of potassium to be sold in any one tablet. Good luck dear.

[@sandilobianco6734]

TaichStraightlife, I’m with you. I refused the blood thinners as well. I looked up the side effects and I already have kidney +liver problems. Look up the multiple class action lawsuits against Xeralto. I just don’t trust the health “professionals”.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

@@sandilobianco6734 -We have to think for ourselves; just have to... otherwise we're just cattle. I'm frankly horrified by how many pills so many people pop... okay; once you've done your research and have come to an informed decision that you're in really dangerous shape and MUST take a lot of medications to save your health, okay: you're then an informed citizen/consumer; more power to you. I'm writing however about those that just follow orders from what are often merely tin gods with some societal imprimatur, rather than the science.

[@Nonna-Madonna]

My mum tried papaya, bromelain and nattokinase ( she can't take ginger, garlic ect. cause they start an arrhythmia). Papaya is milder then bromelain, but it has no side effects at all!

[@dinakostarelou5999]

Although I love your videos and your point of view, thiw one made me very skeptical because the fact that only pharmaceuticals have the funds to support studies on anticoagulation must be used as a justification for using only their products for this reason. There should be courageous doctors who would support financially such studies as regards natural anticoagulants which have no side effects when the commonly suggested by doctors have plenty that make the quality of life worse for those using them. Those who have no side effects are because they have ruined their bodies with bad lifestyle, bad diet etc in such a degree that they are not in touch with their bodies any longer and they don't feel how the medication is making them ill and working inside them harming their organs etc. You should say something also about the studies that refer to thousand dying from anticoagulation side effects.!

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Although a believer in natures healing power I would not trust natural foods to ensure me against stroke regarding AFib. I take a blood thinner daily, mine is xarelto. I wish I didn't have AFib and have to worry about the high risk of stroke. But it is what it is. So far I haven't had any negative side effects that I am aware of. Even had a tooth pulled without having to stop taking it. AFib is a unique condition which has high stroke risk when paired with co-morbidities. I have high blood pressure and am 66 years old. Also a cancer survivor, so I would not risk stopping taking xarelto in favor of natural blood-thinners.

[@dinakostarelou5999]

@@kekoal7300 I am aware of garlic, vitamin E, lubrokinase, serrapeptase, ginko biloba, enjymes and many others that have blood thinning properties and I use some of them systemically. My mom had a surgery once, she had permanent afib but didn't take any antigoagulants, I told the cardiologist doc who did the presurgery tests that she was taking those supplements but he was not aware of that and said o.k, then the day of the surgery the surgeon came out exhausted and said what was she taking she is bleeding, she managed to get well after that, so I have the proof that those work, she died 91, but no stroke in between.

[@dinakostarelou5999]

@@kekoal7300 Doctor Sunjay Gupta has a video where he explains that afib is not a factor causing clots by its own, as it is not included in the CHADS VASC score, high blood pressure is a serious factor for clotting, so if you have not any of those factors that are mentioned in Chads vasc score, don't worry, I , myself have paroxysmal afib and take only natural blood thinners and I look and feel better than those that are 20 years younger than me, exercise, have a low carb diet, NO SUGAR, no alcohol, no coffee, limit emf, intermitted fasting, and don't worry, all will be fine.

[@dinakostarelou5999]

@@kekoal7300 6 years

[@dinakostarelou5999]

@@kekoal7300 Glad for you dear, your are not a anticoagulation candidate with 1 in CHADS... score, I am very angry with those docs that are scaring people with the stroke threat, mine, the initial one did exactly the same, today I read an article from dr, Mercola about how the Japenese people are using fobrinolytic enjymes for many years now while we in the west are using those dangerous pharmaceuticals instead, if you want more details you can find me in facebook or twitter, it is Easter for us in Greece tomorrow, so I am going to greet you now wishing all the best.

[@janetswift2460]

Why not NATTOKINASE? I take that and 6 Kyolic Garlic 102.

[@4evaavfc]

Very interesting explanations regarding anticoagulants etc. Thank you. Warfarin, the rat bait drug is pretty natural, isn't it?

[@maurchesnyman3955]

I have been on warfarin for 3 years. I can not handle the constant INR's anymore. It's every second week or every month. In SA it takes 4 - 6 hour just to do the INR, get the prescription and the medication. I refuse to do it any longer. It's taken over my life. During 2023 my INR count was within the desired range only twice (between 2 -3). It's 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, back to 1.4 and on and on it goes. So in my opinion there is no benefit or hope of preventing a stroke if you are not even close to the desired range. While waiting at the clinic for so many hours I have picked up so many viruses and had to spend so much extra money on medication and time to recover it's just driven me to the point where I say "no more". I don't have the co morbidities. I will take my chances. If I die, then I die. If I will have a stroke I hope it's severe enough to kill me. The inconvenience of being on warfarin is unbearable and to switch to the other medications are unaffordable.

[@clearvision4268]

What about the restriction of vitamin rich vegetables which accompanies the adinistration of warfarin ? Does quality of life become limited by the endless lab visits inevitable when 90y+ year old patients take Warfarin ?

[@danielobrein6496]

all the nutritionist say that cayenne and garlic great at breaking up clots and it kept me off the table when I was younger---cleared my arteries out ---I went form in my thirties with blockage ---took cayenne ---did test again ---doctor said I would live a long time --very little calcium present---this was done in my mid 50s ---later I backed off cayenne trouble started ---went back on it ---saved my ass

[@Dawg-Coin-Lover]

Thanks

[@robtempe]

wish I had stayed on cayenne

[@Anono8996]

excellent work Dr. gupta 😊, your video is helping many peoples lives and improving the quality of life for many , your work is truly amazing.

[@c50grand2]

This video makes so much sense! Thank you Dr.! 😊

[@genapruitt]

This is unfortunate news for me, as I need to begin an anti-cancer regimen and most of the key herbs and foods such as turmeric, garlic, ginger and others can/should not be taken with blood thinners. Earthing mats also interact with pharmaceutical blood thinners. I have continuous afib, but need to be on an aggressive anti-cancer regimen.

[@irenetipton1573]

Look into medical mushrooms like the Turkey tail, chaga, reishi, etc.

[@bobbimanuel7743]

Hi Doc, on the bottle of Nattokinase it says it fibrin degradation and healthy plasmon production..What does that mean

[@artsmart]

Excellent and detailed info on this subject. It took approximately 10 minutes to explain this in fairly simple terms thank-you. You make an excellent teacher/professor. I'm currently taking low dose aspirin(81mg) and Clopidogrel (75mg) once daily as recommended by my doctor. I haven't had any issues to this point but is this combination considered overkill or not?

[@jimebbage]

Steve Harris : Really ? No side effects from Clopidogrel aka Plavix..? No random bruises, no tinnitus, dizziness..? Scary product. I regret having stents, & being prescribed Big Selling Clopidogrel. Read on this channel, of the dangers, especially of withdrawal from use. Good luck, get better. Cheers

[@artsmart]

@@jimebbage Guess I've been lucky so far. I don't necessarily trust big pharma or for that matter most doctors either but 8 months in and so far so good(touching wood;) I did have some nasty shortness of breath experiences with Brilinta though before I switched over. Nasty stuff.

[@pattismith344]

Love you Dr. Sanjay Gupta...thank you for your channel.... 🤗👍🏻😘❤️

[@YorkCardiology]

thanks Patti!!

[@kiduswardsnowden_bd]

@@YorkCardiology great video wow! is it safe to take a low dose of Nature’s Bounty Ginkgo biloba even if someone in the family has had a subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke many years ago (7 to be exact & never had another one)??

[@MrJerrysaxx]

My issue is that DOAC medication has led to severe PR bleeds requiring hospital admission on three occasions across 18 months. Two requiring blood transfusion and several days in hospital. This is because I have pan diverticulitis. I was recommended Revroxaban and then Apixaban. On the occasions of hospital admission I recorded very low blood pressure in the ambulance owing to the bleed which instigated an AFib event recorded on the ECG monitor. I’d been OK prior to the bleed. I don’t have high blood pressure or any other comorbidity Ie. Diabetes or weight problems. My incidence of paroxysmal AFib has reduced to virtually zero through lifestyle changes, diet etc. I’m now 70. I wonder if the statistical analysis of the vulnerable populations takes in smokers, the overweight and obese and diabetic samples with express co- morbidity. If the bleed triggers an AFib event then I’m playing one symptom against another… I’d value your prognosis.

[@marceasusanna7749]

I had a TIA, blood clot that hit my speech center, two years ago and at the time I had been on Eliquis for five years because of AFib. I was also on metropolol for heart rhythm regulation. I was eating right low carb no sugar intermittent fasting still had a mini stroke. Although my doctor said all Strokes are as serious as all other stroke and I agree with that.

[@bobleclair5665]

Got a stroke back in 2010, clearing my nose while during scuba diving, the water was contaminated, I found out later, a sewer pipe broke in a town across the bay, it started with losing hearing in my right ear then about a week, I got a pop in my head and the right side of my face went dead. My friend said my face looked like it melted on that side, I couldn’t talk without slurring, I couldn’t couldn’t close my right eye , I had no insurance or money to go to the hospital, I took daily,a half of tab of aspirin, (for thinning my blood) , niacin (for dilating my blood vessels) and overly practiced pronouncing my vowels , A-E-I-O-U , in about a about a couple of months + , I was able to clear it up, The ringing in my ear lasted over a year , I still do niacin and swim, pretty much daily , I’m 71 and still work, can’t afford the hospitals and no insurance

[@robtempe]

so you are an example of doing the right things according to the doctors and it still didn't work. I just had open heart bypass. New cardiologist just put me on metropolol, statins 40 mg, aspirin, clopridogrel and I still need to worry about a stroke as well as all the side effects from these drugs? Had a cardiologist for years that gave me a lexiscan several times, said I was clear and in December said there is no way my heart could get so bad so fast and said no lexiscan necessary. 3 months later I needed 5 grafts. How do we find a doctor that knows what he/she is doing?

[@gregallen9065]

@@robtempe honestly it is a crapshoot trying to find competent DRs in the USA...... I have been injured and nearly died several times due to DR incompetence.....truly the US healthcare system is a joke and terribly corrupt.

[@boom-d8034]

@@robtempe God bless you.

[@thomasanderson4664]

You explained that so well ,Thsnk You

[@MsFishingdog]

great video. thanks

[@wishneusky]

I just left Hospital today after my most recent episode of afib. Whilst there, the nurses, of course, drew bloods to "check your electrolytes". I asked after the fact, how did my Magnesium look? I was told, "Oh, we don't test Magnesium. We look at your Potassium and if that's OK, we ASSUME your Magnesium is OK as well". Has the word not reached the shores of the New World then about the importance of Magnesium to heart health?

[@elisafrye2115]

Peter Wishneusky, I agree with you-THIS IS SO INFURIATING, especially with all the recent studies showing that a huge number of Americans are magnesium deficient and their health is in jeopardy because of it!

[@marilynhudson5805]

​@@elisafrye2115 . You are right about Magnesium it works in many cells in our bodies look it up if you haven't also potassium check it out we need a balance of both minerals.

[@relaxtion.56]

Why are the names of tablets so complicated and some tablets have more than one name

[@anntaieth1568]

If you have afib but rarely, is it OK to take 15mg Xarelto AND Smarter Nutrition Curcumin to help arthritis symptoms without getting a bleed?

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

I am 60 years old and use nattokanise and turmeric. I used aspirin at one point- then had to put in a pacemaker for brady. I was running and exercising daily. Total betrayal-right?! So whatever i was using - I discarded for alternatives. Still mad!!!

[@neerarattan9775]

I have started taking Xarelto 20mg daily due to DVT and hate it. It has caused so many side effects on me like heavy menstrual bleeding, stomach pain, gastritis and dark urine! I cannot take it anymore. How can you help me?

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Dark urine shows it's affecting your liver! Be Sure to tell your doctor about it right away! I also take xarelto, but haven't experienced any negative side effects that I am aware of. I take it because of having AFib. If you have DVT it's important that you do something to safe-guard yourself from stroke. Perhaps your doctor can switch you to a different blood-thinner that doesn't react so negatively with your body chemistry?

[@asmahkhan2996]

Hi Dr.Gupta. Well Im really impressed the way you explain about each problem in details , which unfortunately, most Physicians/M.S / or any other Doctor's usually donot do so ...reasons being that one is 'still' anxious to know about the Answers to our queries left unsolved !Thanks so hmuch in givingtimw & info about All the Topics You Discuss ,Well done ,May God Bless You for your 'Noble Cause! ' Could you Also come up with a discussion in Aspirin/or other blood thinning medicines..Can Females take it after menopause /Hysterectomy,If so..Then what to do if Aspirins /co crelated ingredients donot suit as it causes GERD,or if it causes bleeding in stomach ,nose etc...So What could one do /take to get another effective & a safer way for blood thinning! Thsnks once again!

[@chkraeft9787]

My husband was on blood thinners for years and had numerous strokes!

[@Aurla-R2-D2]

Hi, Were you referring to natural blood thinners? Or was your husband on prescription anticoagulant medication? Cheers

[@GO0994]

I am 70, well-managed diabetes 2 with mild sleep apnea, no alcohol, cigarettes, obesity, but I have high blood pressure, which I have recently been controlling extremely well with calcium channel blockers. A few years ago I was diagnosed with non-symptomatic AFIB, I don't feel any problems but the ECG says I have AFIB. Two months ago, I was recommended xeralto 20mg. Due to the known side effects, I decided to be my own doctor at my own risk, I take half a tablet of 20mg Xalerto (10mg), plus raw garlic , D3, Q10, Omega 3, Cinnamon with yogurt, Vitamin C, and B complex 100. I feel great without any side effects, Time will tell if I'm wrong.

[@cathyhopkins3250]

Thank you so much for your easy to understand information, I have really enjoyed your you tube channel!

[@YorkCardiology]

How very kind ..thank you so much!

[@juliekronson9165]

If you are taking eliquis can you stop taking it if you so wish

[@footinstirrup4948]

Hello Dr. Sanjay, the key words I hear are; "you have a symptom and I give you a medication and the symptom goes away", then the medication worked. However, this is where we have been with medicine for a long long time. Why is it, the root cause of afib cannot be diagnosed and actually fixed to not return, therefore a lifetime medication would not be needed to prevent a stroke that is a higher risk of happening when in afib? It is my understanding that 15% of all strokes are due to afib. How do the numbers then correlate to a 60% prevention of stroke?

[@kalkeikuu]

I’d rather not take aspirin because I already have chronic gastritis, but my MD told me to take it daily to prevent another stroke. I feel backed into the corner.

[@danielstapler4315]

Aspirin isn't an anti-coagulant

[@michaelangelo7310]

With all due respect I cringe when doctors say bad luck. Just say you don't know what the cause is, there is no such thing as bad luck. There's always a Cause.

[@sreegoogid]

Wonderful, sincere, highly erudite

[@jackwilliamsen551]

Thank you. Very helpful and informative to an AFibber.

[@PaulCoboPhoto]

Thank you for this explanation.

[@penchair5895]

Dr. Gupta. Thank you for our kindness and expertise. There has been talk about drug shortages in the U.S. I think to myself what would I take that is natural in case there is a shortage of antiplatelets in an emergency.

[@johnpokrzywa3688]

Very informative! Thanks much!

[@lupollix3180]

Does vitamine work as anticouagulants !

[@dtadeo2006]

AGGREGATE VS CLOTTING... what's the diff??

[@facilitator170]

Rational and informative. Thank you.

[@purplealice]

What about hemorrhagic strokes, which make anticoagulants more dangerous?

[@wread1982]

Keep your blood pressure down, aerobic exercise, fruits and vegetables and infrared saunas can help with endothelial function as well.

[@nigelmccomb8106]

Great video as usual, thank you.

[@Mary-bw6go]

Didn’t you say that afib doesn’t cause strokes though?

[@marceasusanna7749]

I had a TIA two years ago and I was on Eliquis at the time and I had been on it for five years

[@bb2021]

I guess this is too old a video to ask a question on? But I'll try. Dr Gupta, when you say using blood thinners reduces strokes by 60% Is that 60% of everyone in the study. Or is it 60% reduction the total % risk? Maybe I am not explaining myself too well? I think pharma companies will usually quote 60% because that sounds huge compared to a 60% reduction in an already small %. Does that make sense? I wish both these statistics had to be quoted on all papers. Sadly you are effectively saying that no natural remidies can ever be recommended because pharmaceuticals will never do the studies needed. But thank you for your excelllent videos.

[@danielobrein6496]

calcium and magnesium has greatly stopped atrial for me

[@poppybo6601]

Daniel OBrein I'm going to try it!

[@temperateortropical161]

Mg in particular; every diet is high in Ca

[@realrosesforever3847]

But what kind and how much do you take?

[@mjsmcd]

eiiquis at .5 mg makes me bleed but doctor says i have to take itHELP!

[@laurelbozman6997]

When I started on eliquis I had massive nosebleeds for a week. I never have nose bleeds. Response from doctors office "that means it's doing its job". Yikes

[@genapruitt]

Thank you so much for this information!

[@mohammedsublaban8518]

Thanks for the info doc I have a question do you recommend warfarin for people with protein C deficiency thanks 🙏

[@stuartsmith131]

My mom is on 2.5mg apixaban and always has no energy

[@jakethompson4962]

In the clinical trial of Xarelto, which I assume was compared to Warfarin and/or a placebo, was it with at risk participans?

[@sandilobianco6734]

Jake Thompson, good question. I have lung clots and was put on Xarelto in the hospital. I researched this drug when I got home. Did you know there are several class action lawsuits on this medication? Also I have kidney and liver problems and on the drug sheet it states that this drug is not for everyone especially with the issues I have. I just don’t trust the medical elites.

[@josecobos4337]

My cardiologist changed My blood thinners from warfarin to pradaxa and lately ben feeling very dizzy can't drive and also feel too much pressure in my brain. Thanks.. Any advice......

[@jamesgitahikahuro2443]

Doctors are trained to treat using manufactured and tested pharmaceuticals.

[@brettatkinson4325]

This was 6 years ago,now in 2023 heart conditions & deaths are through the roof especially after these last 3 years,even young fit athletes are in large numbers are succumbing to heart problems & failer,I can't think what's causing it?🤔