WATCHMAN Implant

We’re proud to offer the WATCHMAN Implant, a minimally invasive solution for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who need an alternative to blood thinners. This advanced procedure is available right here in the Tri-City Area, giving you high-quality heart care you need, close to home.

What is the WATCHMAN Implant?

The WATCHMAN Implant is a small device that helps lower the risk of stroke for people with AFib—a condition where the heart beats irregularly. This irregular heartbeat can cause blood to pool and form clots in a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage (LAA). If a blood clot leaves the heart, it can travel to the brain and cause a stroke.

How Does the WATCHMAN Implant Help with AFib?

The WATCHMAN Implant is inserted into the heart through a small tube, or catheter, typically through a vein in your leg. Once in place, it blocks the area in the heart where blood clots form. This helps protect you from strokes without the need for long-term blood-thinning medications.

Many patients with AFib who have trouble with blood thinners find that the WATCHMAN Implant offers a safer, more convenient option to protect them from strokes.

Benefits of the WATCHMAN Implant

There are several benefits to choosing the WATCHMAN Implant:

• Reduce or eliminate the need for blood thinners: After the implant procedure, most patients are able to stop taking blood thinners within 45 days, which lowers the risks of bleeding or other side effects.
• Minimally invasive procedure: The WATCHMAN is inserted through a small incision, so there’s no need for major surgery. The procedure is usually quick, and most patients go home the next day.
• Lifelong stroke protection: Once in place, the WATCHMAN provides long-term protection against stroke, allowing patients to live more freely without the worry of blood clots.
• Improved quality of life: Without the need for blood thinners, patients no longer have to worry about frequent blood tests or the risk of bleeding from minor injuries.

Advanced Care, Close to Home

We are committed to providing the best care for our patients. With the WATCHMAN Implant available right here in the Tri-City Area, you don’t have to travel far to receive advanced heart care. Our team of expert cardiologists will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you get the treatment and care you need, close to home.

If you have AFib and are looking for a way to reduce your risk of stroke without relying on blood thinners, the WATCHMAN Implant might be the right option for you. Talk to your doctor or cardiologist today to learn more about how this procedure can help you live a healthier life.