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 ...

Boston Scientific’s Watchman left atrial appendage (LAA ... in patients who had an ablation procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat that increases stroke risk.

AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder consisting ... The Watchman procedure is an alternative for these people. The Watchman device is a small, parachute-shaped implant about the size of a ...

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 ...

If you have AFib, Watchman surgery may help prevent a stroke. Medicare covers this procedure as long as it’s medically necessary. You will still have to pay out-of-pocket costs such as premiums ...