MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute now offers patients with irregular heart rhythm a minimally invasive option to reduce the risk of stroke, as well as enable stopping long-term use of blood thinning ...

Data also demonstrates that the stroke risk reduction device is as effective as oral anticoagulants for patients with atrial fibrillation following a cardiac ablation The trial met the primary safety ...

The OPTION trial showed equivalence between Watchman FLX and oral anticoagulation in preventing stroke, systemic embolism, and all-cause death post-ablation. Subgroup analyses revealed consistent ...

New stroke risk reduction therapy with thromboresistant coating is designed to advance procedural performance and safety MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation ...

Boston Scientific has obtained an FDA green light for the latest version of its Watchman heart implant, designed to help lower the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Compared to its ...

Apr. 9—Medical Center Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. Manohar Angirekula, Dr. Adam Farber and Dr. Fernando Boccalandro successfully implanted the first WATCHMAN FLX Pro Device on April 1. MCH ...

Results of the Embolic Protection in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (PROTECT-AF) showed that in AF patients who were candidates for warfarin therapy, device closure of the LAA using the Watchman ...

The Watchman left atrial appendage (LAA) closure device (Boston Scientific) is associated with low 1-year stroke rates, despite being used commercially in older, sicker patients than seen in pivotal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OPTION is a head-to-head trial of left atrial appendage closure with Watchman FLX vs. anticoagulation after ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A little device is giving some people at risk for a stroke big peace of mind. It’s called the Watchman. It’s become a more frequent option for people with a heart condition ...

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, mingled and ...

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