Like any medical procedure, the Watchman procedure carries potential risks and complications. It's important to have a thorough discussion with your healthcare provider to understand the possible risks and benefits in your individual case. Some of the potential risks associated with the Watchman proced...
New technical and anticoagulation aspects for left atrial appendage closure using the WATCHMAN device in patients not taking warfarin. AIMS: The WATCHMAN device was proven non-inferior to oral anticoagulation (OAT). However, periprocedural risks and uncertainty regarding patients with abso... F Meinck...
The newer device comes with an additional row of anchors and expanded mesh coating—which may lessen risks of device embolization and device-related thrombus, respectively—along with additional struts, which may improve how it conforms to the LAA. But the biggest change, according to Freeman, was...