So 5 years again I had a watchman put in because I had allergy to Eliquis. After a yearI had a 3mm leak that I was told was acceptable but a few months ago I had a heart CT and the leak went to 6-10mm which is not acceptable so I'm back on warfarin. I was also told I could go to NY city to have coiling done but not sure what that is so I'm not rushing to have it done. Good luck

A change in medication is something you decuss with your cardiologist as to what is the best treatment for you. I will never suggest any form of treatment for anyone. Thats a mistake as it is the fastest way to loose a good cardiologist. I've had a ton of adverse reactions to a number of different. I'm not feeling all that great but I'm not feeling bad enough to go to the hospital. My cardiologist tells me that when I feel sick I need to go to the hospital because it is the only place that can run the test I need. I'm told to go the ER because they can do what can't be done in the office, the necessary text. Blood work to let them your cardiologist enzymes and other levels. Your doctor's office can collect it, but it has to been sent to the labs. If it is a cardiac event that is the place to go.
Then if you say your friend had your same systems doesn't mean you have their condition. I told my cardiologist I don't like to the ER because they look at me and wonder why I'm taken back the moment I check in and finish my evaluation in the balk. My cardiologist said for me to call paramedics and I'll be taken directly to the ER at the heart hospital.

Leak where? Valve?