Aug 9, 2023 · The Watchman procedure is a surgery in which a small device is permanently implanted into the heart to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) in order to prevent blood clots …

Sep 13, 2022 · The WATCHMAN helps reduce the chance of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It is an alternative to long-term therapy with blood thinners. This article explains the …

Learn how the WATCHMAN Implant can protect you against blood clots due to non-valvular AFib, so you can live without blood thinners.

The WATCHMAN procedure is minimally invasive, meaning the chest is not opened to access the heart. By avoiding open-heart surgery, this procedure offers people a faster recovery with less …

Jun 1, 2023 · The Watchman device is a tiny, basket-like device that's implanted inside the heart (see illustration). It's designed to help prevent clots from traveling from the heart to the brain, …

Oct 1, 2024 · The Watchman is an FDA-approved device that lowers the risk of stroke in people with AFIB who are unable to take blood-thinning drugs. The Watchman device is implanted in …

Below is an explanation of what to expect before, during and after the WATCHMAN device implantation procedure. To learn whether the WATCHMAN device is right for you, request an …

Learn what to expect after the WATCHMAN Implant procedure, including recovery, follow-up tests, medications, and life without long-term blood thinners.

How is this device implanted? It involves a one-time procedure performed under general anesthesia. Your cardiologist will guide the WatchmanTM device into your heart through a …

The WATCHMAN procedure takes approximately one hour to perform and is done under general anesthesia. Your physician will insert the device using a vein in your leg, and then use a long …