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...
An option for avoiding the risks associated with lifelong anticoagulation is the implantation of left atrial appendage occlusion devices, such as the Watchman(R). The purpose of this article is to describe appropriate anesthesia care for Watchman(R) device implantation, including the use of ...
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, ...
However, the mean CHA2DS2-VASC score was 4.4 ± 1.0 and all patients had a CHA2DS2-VASC score ⩾2. High bleeding risk (HAS-BLED score ⩾3) was estimated in 86.6% of the enrolled patients (Table 2 and Fig. 2). Table 2. Thromboembolic and bleeding risks. CHADS2 scoreCHA2DS2-...