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 ...

(WTNH) – A significant milestone for a lifesaving heart procedure at the leading center in the state. The 300 th Watchman was performed at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Dr. Edward ...

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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 ...

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is implementing a new heart procedure. Electrophysiologist Dr. Kevin Hayes says the Watchman procedure involves placing a permanent implant ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Southeast Health Medical Center successfully performed its 100th Watchman procedure last month. “This is a life changing procedure,” Dr. Arthur Kendig, who performed the procedure, said in a press ...

The Watchman procedure helps those with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Medicare covers the surgery for eligible beneficiaries. AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder consisting of rapid and irregular ...