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 from escaping.

The WATCHMAN Implant is an option to reduce stroke risk for people with non-valvular AFib who need an alternative to blood thinners. Watch the video to learn more and talk to your doctor about the …

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 …

One procedure used to close the left atrial appendage is a self-expanding, parachute-shaped device with an attached woven plastic cap called the WATCHMAN™ device.

Visit your local cardiology clinic or heart specialist for a consultation to discuss your options. Considering Watchman in Houston? If you’re in the Houston area, our electrophysiology team at CLS Health …

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 pain and …

How is the procedure performed? The WATCHMAN™ Access Sheath is used to put the WATCHMAN™ Device into the left atrial appendage aperture. The Access Sheath allows for catheter access into the …

Feb 13, 2025 · During a Watchman procedure, doctors operate to install the device into someone’s heart. The Watchman may cause a reduction in the risk of ischemic stroke in people with NVAF. It …

Learn how the Watchman™ implant, performed by Dr. Tuncay Taskesen at Cardiac and Vascular Consultants, reduces stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Discover if this minimally …

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