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 …
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 …
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 …
The Watchman Device: In Patients with AFib, an Alternative to …
The Watchman device is a cutting-edge implant that can help some AFib patients lower their risk of stroke without blood thinners.
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.
Watchman Device and Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Nov 27, 2023 · The Watchman procedure can reduce your risk of stroke if you have atrial fibrillation and cannot take blood thinners. Learn about the benefits and potential risks of this …
WATCHMAN Implant - How WATCHMAN Works - Blood Thinner …
Learn how the WATCHMAN Implant can protect you against blood clots due to non-valvular AFib, so you can live without blood thinners.
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 …
WATCHMAN Implant - Why Choose WATCHMAN - One-time …
The WATCHMAN Implant reduces stroke risk for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib). Learn about the WATCHMAN Implant difference here.