Boston Scientific’s Watchman left atrial appendage (LAA) closure device to prevent stroke resulted in significantly less bleeding after an ablation procedure than taking blood thinners ...

The WATCHMAN(TM) Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device from Boston Scientific is an implant used to block the left atrial appendage of the heart, a common area for blood clot formations in patients ...

randomized LAA occlusion study to date comparing the Abbott Amplatzer Amulet LAA Occluder head-to-head with Boston Scientific's Watchman device. Five-year findings from the prospective, global ...

keeping harmful blood clots that can form in the LAA from entering the blood stream and potentially causing a stroke. MCH said the new “Watchman FLX” Pro device has three updated features ...

The Watchman device is a small, parachute-shaped implant about the size of a quarter and designed to occlude or seal off the LAA. By closing this area, the device prevents blood clots from forming ...

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 ...

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — St. Mary Medical Center is the first hospital in Bucks County to implant the new Watchman FLX Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device. The device features the ...

WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) device, enhancing stroke prevention options for patients with non-valvular ...