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  1. Leave Blood Thinners Behind - For Non-valvular AFib - WATCHMAN

    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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. Watchman Implant Procedure: Preparation, Recovery - Verywell …

    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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Watchman Trail - U.S. National Park Service

    The Watchman Trail is a moderate out-and-back hike accessed from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. To reach the trailhead, follow the sidewalk through the Visitor Center plaza and past …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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.

  8. Minimally Invasive, One-time Implant Procedure - WATCHMAN

    The WATCHMAN Implant is guided through this tube into the left atrial appendage (LAA) of your heart. After the procedure, your own heart tissue will grow over the device, permanently …

  9. Thomas Waggoner, DO | Tucson Physician | Pima Heart and Vascular

    The field of cardiovascular disease is ever-broadening and affects many people and their loved-ones. My practice incorporates treatment modalities for most aspects of this dynamic specialty.

  10. WATCHMAN device - Penn Medicine

    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 …