A Watchman is a device that can help prevent blood clots from leaving the heart. However, the procedure to insert the device carries its risks, including cardiac tamponade and ischemic stroke.

Enloe Health has introduced a new heart procedure, the Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) surgery, or the "Watchman ...

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Dr. Manohar Angirekula, Dr. Adam Farber, and Dr. Fernando Boccalandro have successfully implanted the first “Watchman FLX” Pro Device at Medical Center Hospital.

My doctor told me about the OPTION clinical trial and suggested that I consider a WATCHMAN device. Can you comment on OPTION, for which results were published recently? I’ve read that about 90% ...

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center recently performed its milestone 300th procedure using the Watchman Left Atrial Appendage ...

The WATCHMAN does not require open heart surgery and does not need to be replaced. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes less than an hour. Most patients are able ...

Jupiter Medical Center is also exploring new procedures, such as the "Watchman" procedure, which aims to treat the heart rhythm disorder and reduce the need for blood thinners. "Many of the ...

A major, open heart surgery is often no longer the norm. The first coronary angioplasty was done in 1977. In the procedure, ...

Christus Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital staff gathered to celebrate the 1,000th successful WATCHMAN procedure Friday afternoon. Attendees congratulated the doctors as they talked ...