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Nov 27, 2023 · Implantation of a Watchman device is a procedure that can help reduce stroke risk in people with AFib. This article explains what the Watchman procedure is all about, who’s a good candidate,...
The WATCHMAN Implant is a safe, minimally invasive, one-time implant for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) that reduces your stroke risk – without the need for lifelong blood thinners.
Sep 13, 2022 · The WATCHMAN is a device implanted into the heart to prevent blood clots in the left atrial appendage from entering the bloodstream. The WATCHMAN helps reduce the chance of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It is an alternative to long-term therapy with blood thinners.
The WATCHMAN FLX and WATCHMAN FLX Pro Devices are permanent implants designed to close the left atrial appendage in the heart in an effort to reduce the risk of stroke. With all medical procedures there are risks associated with the implant procedure and the use of the device.
The WATCHMAN Device is a small, permanent implant designed to reduce stroke risk in AFib patients. Atrial fibrillation, the most prevalent type of cardiac arrhythmia, affects the heart’s ability to pump blood, leading to an irregular heartbeat and decreased blood flow.
The Watchman FLX Left Arial Appendage Closure Device offers select patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation an alternative to blood-thinning medication to prevent a potentially life-threatening stroke.
The WATCHMAN™ is a small parachute-shaped device about the size of a quarter that prevents blood clots from forming in the left atrial appendage (LAA). The LAA is a small pouch that extends from the heart's upper left heart chamber (atrium).
