The Watchman™: Preventing Stroke in AFib Patients

The Watchman™ is a treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib) that helps prevent stroke in patients who cannot take blood-thinning medications due to bleeding complications. ©2020 Boston Scientific Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Doylestown Health’s Heart Institute

Watchman™ Implant

[sfjack]

I just had mine January 18th. I am feeling good and looking forward to my TEE in six weeks. I am 71 years old and have been a hiker, rock climber and trekker. I look forward to returning to a more normal life after my ablation 8 months ago and now the Watchman device. Amazing to live in a country where these advances in medical science are available. I am blessed.

[Sissiebrumbaugh]

Im due to have this done in July. I pray it all goes well.

[IvanaZoloft]

I don’t have the FLX. I had the Watchman implanted on 7/1/2019, before the FLX was widely used. Best thing I’ve ever done.

[darrylbryce]

Just had the device implanted two days ago. Nov 18th. All went well and looking forward to a continued active lifestyle. I'm a 57 year old male. If you are a candidate for this procedure, DO IT.

[reneehughes]

Just had mine done on Nov 14th. I had to get off the blood thinners. Was out of the hospital the next day. Don't regret it at all. I'm 67.

[andynightingale]

the technology now is amazing. This will help so many people at risk of stroke thru A Fib

[nairorioli]

Amazing. I have now The Watchman, it’s amazing! Dr McKenzie is my hero!!

[sharonegger]

So amazing! I had this implanted three weeks ago. I’m having bpm issues, but am not in actual afib. My watch has told me I’m anywhere from 40-136. I had breathing treatments and dexa shot at ED night before last, and my bpm was down to 70-102. Much better. I’m thinking the surgery caused some inflammation in my throat along with calcifications I have in my thyroid. Seeing ENT soon for that. It’s been an interesting ride, for sure.

[dennisgarrison]

I have and appointment in March to see if I can get it done. I have had 4stents and 5 bypass surgery in 2018, 2019 and want to get off Eliquis. I'm 80 years old.

[oakshillelagh]

Had mine put in on Feb 23th seems to be working OK👍

[dalekistner]

My wife had this done this month and just got out of Miami Valley Hospital after having to return the second time with a hematoma at the site of injection and spending 4 days and could have died due to possible artery damage. I will not return to this hospital again (terrible staff/rude). Caution to anyone having this done!

[danillemontana]

What happened to the patient if it comes dislodged.

[netizen_a]

My cardiologist tells me it is only for patients who can not have bloodthinners.

[larrymorgan]

Will this procedure work if a person has a mechanical valve?

[gailfeddern]

``Why doesn't a surgeon just cut off th atrial appendage and seal it off with the patient's own tissue?