A Watchman is a device that can help prevent blood clots from leaving the heart. However, the procedure to insert the device carries its risks, including cardiac tamponade and ischemic stroke. The ...

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stopped by the KSLA studio Nov. 25 to discuss healthcare, the ACA, the economy, the president, and more. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Apexum Health Systems Vice ...

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 ...

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute cardiologists, advanced practice providers and BHVI leadership recently gathered to celebrate the performance of its 1,000th Watchman procedure. The procedure is a ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The coronavirus pandemic put most elective procedures on hold. Now, the Avera Heart Hospital is slowly getting back to normal– performing three elective watchman procedures ...

Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Medical Center’s interventional cardiology team has completed its 100th Watchman heart procedure. The program originally launched in 2020. The Watchman prevents blood ...

Medicare covers the Watchman procedure for eligible beneficiaries with nonvalvular AFib. To qualify for Medicare coverage, people must meet specific criteria, including having nonvalvular AFib, being ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib is the leading cause of stroke. The American Heart Association says five million Americans currently have AFib, with an additional 12 million ...

Use of half-dose direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) showed promise as a long-term prophylactic strategy after successful percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion, according to an ...

Columbus Regional Health Heart & Vascular announced that its cardiovascular services team recently completed its 100th Watchman™ procedure, which treats patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).

The WATCHMAN FLX Pro team (pictured here) has successfully completed 159 WATCHMAN procedures, and will now only use the updated WATCHMAN FLX Pro Device moving forward. (Courtesy Photo) Medical Center ...