Watchman Procedure
In people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem (also known as non-valvular AFib), WATCHMAN offers an alternative to the lifelong us...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 9:08 AM
Atrial fibrillation affects your heart's ability to pump the blood normally. This causes blood to pool in the LAA (left atrial appendage) portion of th...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 9:13 AM
Watchman procedure is minimally invasive. The Watchman technique is normally performed under general anaesthesia and takes about an hour. Your healthcare...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 9:17 AM
Follow the instructions of your healthcare team to prepare for this procedure. Stop eating or drinking before midnight of your procedure. Inform your he...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 9:20 AM
Your healthcare provider will ask you to stay overnight in the hospital after the procedure and go home on the following day. Your healthcare provider may...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 9:25 AM
There are a few risks linked with watchman implantation, like with any procedure: Accidental heart puncture Air embolism Allergic reaction AV fistula ...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 9:28 AM