Thank you...very informative. Reinforces my opinion that you are the best in complex heart care. My visit last week gave me hope that I haven't had in over a year. Afib and blood clot has changed my life and I want it back.....
Good presentation but the science and use of the Watchman device has advanced a great deal since then. I recently had one implanted and after 45 days I had an echocardiogram to confirm that all was good with respect to the device. I now stop taking Xarelto, an anticoagulant, and for the next six months taking plavix. After that I will not have to take a powerful anticoagulant or plavix anymore. Zero discomfort or pain from the implant or follow up procedure whatsoever.
There has been a significant body of knowledge gathered after experimentation plus experiencing implementation of 20,000 devices . Fully covered by Medicare. Great alternative if you are a candidate, which only your doctor can determine.
Thank you...very informative. Reinforces my opinion that you are the best in complex heart care. My visit last week gave me hope that I haven't had in over a year. Afib and blood clot has changed my life and I want it back.....
Good presentation but the science and use of the Watchman device has advanced a great deal since then. I recently had one implanted and after 45 days I had an echocardiogram to confirm that all was good with respect to the device. I now stop taking Xarelto, an anticoagulant, and for the next six months taking plavix. After that I will not have to take a powerful anticoagulant or plavix anymore. Zero discomfort or pain from the implant or follow up procedure whatsoever.
Exactly my Watchman experience too done at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta. But I do take an 81 aspirin for my daily blood thinner.
I'm really mad that my doctor would not do the Watchman at the same time he did the ablation. Overlake Medical Center, Bellevue, WA.
Do we have an update since this study was begun?
There has been a significant body of knowledge gathered after experimentation plus experiencing implementation of 20,000 devices . Fully covered by Medicare. Great alternative if you are a candidate, which only your doctor can determine.
Give blood, that will naturally thin your blood abs reduce your impact