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 …

Sep 13, 2022 · The WATCHMAN is a device implanted into the heart to prevent blood clots in the left atrial appendage from entering the bloodstream. The WATCHMAN helps reduce the …

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 …

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 …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke, accounting for more than 37 million cases worldwide. In AF, the left atrial appendage (LAA) is the most common site of thrombus …

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 …

The heart care specialists at UW Health perform the Watchman procedure to prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation patients. Learn more about the procedure.

Oct 1, 2024 · The Watchman device can help to lower stroke risk in people with AFIB who can’t take blood-thinning medications. It is a parachute-shaped, implanted device that closes off the …

To implant WATCHMAN, your doctor makes a small cut in your upper leg and inserts a narrow tube, as done in a standard stent procedure. Your doctor then guides WATCHMAN into the left …

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 …