Looking back, Kokomo resident Mike Beatty knew he had something as a teenager, but he couldn’t put a name to it. Whenever he’d overexert himself, he’d feel “different,” but it would go away with rest.

According to their website, the WATCHMAN is a one-time implant for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation to reduce stroke risk for those who cannot take long-term blood thinners.

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 ...

WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) device, enhancing stroke prevention options for patients with non-valvular ...

is celebrating their 100th Watchman heart implant procedure, which took place on Nov. 7. They started offering the procedure in 2023 to help treat patients with atrial fibrillation, also known as ...