WATCHMAN™
One time. For a lifetime.
The WATCHMAN™ procedure is a minimally invasive treatment that can reduce the chance of stroke and heart disease in at-risk patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem.
Commonly referred to as irregular heartbeat, atrial fibrillation can cause clumps to develop in the left atrial of the heart. If the clumps break loose and travel through the bloodstream, then the patient is at high risk of suffering from a stroke.
The WATCHMAN™ procedure implants a small device in the left atrial of the heart, safely blocking blood flow and preventing clumps from forming. Once the device is installed, a patient’s likelihood of stroke is greatly reduced.
The procedure is safe, minimally invasive, and only requires a short hospital stay (typically less than 24 hours).
Non-valvular AFib can mean a lifetime of blood thinners.
Over 200,000 people have left blood thinners behind with the WATCHMAN™ Implant
In a clinical trial, 96% of people were able to stop taking blood thinners just 45 days after getting the WATCHMAN™ Implant
Taking blood thinners can come with challenges, like:
· Bleeding risk that grows over time
· Daily or twice daily pills
· Continuing to take medication as prescribed long-term
· High ongoing cost
These are just some of the reasons 200,000+ people have turned to the WATCHMAN™ Implant