Question 1

How will stopping my blood thinner affect my health and risk for complications?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Safety Study on Stopping Anticoagulation Medication in Patients With a History of Atrial Fibrillation clinical trial (NCT01650298). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

What specific data from my heart device will be used to make decisions about my medication?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Safety Study on Stopping Anticoagulation Medication in Patients With a History of Atrial Fibrillation clinical trial (NCT01650298). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the potential risks of participating in this study?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Safety Study on Stopping Anticoagulation Medication in Patients With a History of Atrial Fibrillation clinical trial (NCT01650298). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How often will I need to visit the clinic or send data from my device?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Safety Study on Stopping Anticoagulation Medication in Patients With a History of Atrial Fibrillation clinical trial (NCT01650298). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What should I do if I experience any symptoms while off the medication?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Safety Study on Stopping Anticoagulation Medication in Patients With a History of Atrial Fibrillation clinical trial (NCT01650298). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Are there other treatment options I should consider instead of this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Safety Study on Stopping Anticoagulation Medication in Patients With a History of Atrial Fibrillation clinical trial (NCT01650298). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

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