The “Watchman” device is an alternative for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at risk for stroke, especially those with a compelling reason not to be on blood thinners.

The WATCHMAN(TM) Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device from Boston Scientific is an implant used to block the left atrial appendage of the heart, a common area for blood clot formations in patients ...

People with Afib have a five-times greater risk of stroke than those with normal heart rhythms, according to CHRISTUS. They state the WATCHMAN device is a small device implanted with a minimally ...

The Watchman procedure helps those with atrial fibrillation (AFib ... procedure is an alternative for these people. The Watchman device is a small, parachute-shaped implant about the size ...

Boston Scientific’s Watchman ... atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat that increases stroke risk. Both arms of the study had low rates of stroke, blood clots and death, which is ...