Leave Blood Thinners Behind - For Non-valvular AFib - WATCHMAN
The WATCHMAN Implant is a one-time implant for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) to reduce stroke risk without lifelong blood thinners.
Watchman Procedure: Why It’s Done, Risks, and What to Expect
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 WATCHMAN in more …
Watchman | Holy Cross Health Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) Hospitals
Following the WATCHMAN procedure, you’ll take warfarin for 45 days or until your LAA is permanently closed off. During this time, heart tissue will grow over the implant to form a barrier against blood clots.
What to Expect During Watchman Implant Procedure for AFib
Dec 7, 2025 · The Watchman is a small device placed in the heart to stop blood clots and prevent strokes due to non-valvular AFib. After implantation, people take warfarin for about 45 days until …
WATCHMAN - Boston Scientific
Built on the proven safety profile of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implant, the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro LAAC Implant is designed to enhance the healing process and optimize …
CRH Heart Team Celebrates 100th Watchman Procedure
6 hours ago · Columbus Regional Health began offering the innovative Watchman procedure in 2022. The team is led by cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Albert Sey.
Watchman Implant Procedure | UW Health
UW Health offers the Watchman, a device commonly used for this procedure. The Watchman implant closes off a small part of your heart. This procedure reduces the risk of blood clots and stroke, and …
A device to prevent strokes in afib - Harvard Health
Jun 1, 2023 · The Watchman, a tiny, basket-like device placed in the heart's left atrial appendage, is designed to prevent blood clots traveling from the heart to the brain and causing stroke.
Minimally Invasive, One-time Implant Procedure - WATCHMAN
To place the WATCHMAN Implant, your doctor makes a small cut in your upper leg and inserts a narrow tube. The WATCHMAN Implant is guided through this tube into the left atrial appendage (LAA) of …
WATCHMAN™ Device for AFib Stroke Risk - Mercy
For those with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an implantable device called WATCHMAN™ may eliminate the need to take blood-thinning medications. Patients with AFib have an increased risk of stroke.