A Watchman is a device that can help prevent blood clots from leaving the heart. However, the procedure to insert the device carries its risks, including cardiac tamponade and ischemic stroke. The ...
Debate 2: Should Long-term (2 Years to Life) Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Be Used in Most Patients After MI? Yes, and the Data Are Strong for Clopidogrel and Prasugrel (DAPT Trial)! Receive the the ...
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is implementing a new heart procedure. Electrophysiologist Dr. Kevin Hayes says the Watchman procedure involves placing a permanent implant ...
Physicians with limited experience closing the left atrial appendage (LAA) with the Watchman device (Boston Scientific) in patients with atrial fibrillation do not appear to have worse clinical ...
Fairfield Medical Center (FMC) has reached a significant milestone in stroke prevention, completing its 100th WATCHMAN. The WATCHMAN FLX Pro, a minimally invasive procedure, is designed to reduce ...