Data also demonstrates that the stroke risk reduction device is as effective as oral anticoagulants for patients with atrial fibrillation following a cardiac ablation The trial met the primary safety ...

Patients in the Tri-Cities who have a specific type of irregular heartbeat now have a new treatment option closer to home, ...

Kadlec Regional Medical Center is now providing the WATCHMAN device, a heart implant designed to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not linked to heart ...

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and a new heart procedure is now available in the Tri-Cities, making it more accessible for local residents.

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has completed its 700th WATCHMAN procedure, offering stroke‑risk reduction for atrial ...

MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute now offers patients with irregular heart rhythm a minimally invasive option to reduce the risk of stroke, as well as enable stopping long-term use of blood thinning ...

New stroke risk reduction therapy with thromboresistant coating is designed to advance procedural performance and safety MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation ...

I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I’ve been in normal sinus rhythm ...

The Cottage Heart & Vascular Center’s structural heart team at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) recently performed their 1,000th WATCHMAN device procedure, a minimally invasive solution for ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of ...

Medicare typically covers Watchman surgery under Part A (hospital insurance) if deemed medically necessary for reducing stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Coverage often ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I've been in normal sinus rhythm since having two catheter ablations in 2018. I take Eliquis ...