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- 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.
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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.
- Afib & Stroke Risk
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- About WATCHMAN
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- Eligibility for Watchman
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- Afib & Stroke Risk
- What Is The Watchman Procedure?
- Purpose of The Watchman Procedure
- How to Prepare
- What to Expect The Day of Surgery
- Recovery
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Watchman is a device that is about the size of a quarter. The device is implanted into the LAA of the heart in people with non-valvular AFib in order to keep blood clots from escaping and causing a stroke. The procedure is done by a cardiologist, who makes a small incision in the upper leg, inserts a narrow tube, and guides the implant into the LAA...
People with non-valvular AFib, especially those who want to avoid long-term blood thinners, may consider the Watchman procedure. One study showed that 96% of people who had the Watchman device implanted were able to stop taking blood-thinning medications after 45 days, and more than 92% were able to discontinue blood-thinning medications one year a...
Watchman is a minimally invasive procedure, but it does require preparation. Watchman is covered for eligible Medicare patients. Other insurers may require pre-approval or pre-authorization. Your healthcare provider’s office can assist you in communicating with them.
On the morning of the surgery, wash with an antiseptic wash provided by your healthcare provider. Avoid deodorant, powder, lotions, makeup, nail polish, and fragrances.
Your healthcare provider will prescribe warfarin, a blood thinner, for about 45 days—the time it usually takes for the LAA to permanently close off and for heart tissue to grow over the implant to provide a barrier against blood clots. After 45 days, two antiplatelet medications are often given for a few months. Your practitioner may also prescribe...
Watchman procedure is an alternative to long-term blood-thinning medication for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib), but it is not right for everyone. If you have a known sensitivity to nickel or other components in the device, or if you are unable to take blood-thinning medication, Watchman may be contraindicated. Your health and c...
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The WATCHMAN Implant is an option to reduce stroke risk for people with non-valvular AFib who need an alternative to blood thinners. Watch the video to learn more and talk to your doctor about the WATCHMAN Implant.
The WATCHMAN Implant is a one-time, minimally invasive implant to reduce stroke risk for people with non-valvular AFib (NV-AFib), or AFib not caused by a heart valve problem.
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.
WATCHMAN device for left atrial appendage closure, or LAA closure, is an FDA-approved implant that reduces stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. Learn more about the WATCHMAN procedure.
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Richard Christopher Wakeman CBE (born 18 May 1949) is an English keyboardist and composer best known as a member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004, and for his prolific solo career.
