Just so happen today I was reading about this device. I’m afib on xeralto 10 mg in and out of the hospital; my last stay the Doctor asked if I would consider ablation so I talked to cardiologist He wants to keep me on medication . I thank you so much for your explanation of the Watchman device God bless you Doctor I believe you are helping a lot of us 🥼
HI Sanjay, I am an 81 years old male, I first suffered asymptomatic A Fib, and tachycardia (150 bpm) after a Covid infection, I had one cardio version which restored sinus rhythm, and eventually paroxysmal AF was diagnosed. Within a couple of months I was offered a cryo cardio ablation at the RSCH in Brighton since when I have had no further AF episodes. I tolerate anti-coagulants well, but after consulting Dr Google I was alarmed to learn of the bleed risks associated with these drugs, and decided that on balance there's not much to choose between a stroke, and a cerebral haemorrhage, so after consulting my GP I decided to cease taking them, against his advice. At my six monthly follow-up I discussed this decision with my Electrophysiologist, he offered to enter me into a randomised trial, and I was selected to have an LAAO using an Abbott Amulet a few weeks later, again performed at the RSCH Cardio Unit Cath Lab by Prof. David Hildick-Smith under GA with TOE. This operation was carried out 4 weeks ago, and my recovery since has been uneventful, with constant sinus rhythm. I am currently prescribed Clopidogrel for 6 weeks, combined with Aspirin for 3 months, then nothing. I mention this because I have found your lectures highly informative, and I feel both very lucky to have had such wonderful, timely care, but I also feel reassured that I have made the right decisions with respect to avoiding future dangerous drug regimes. Nick Cheyney
Thank you for this valuable information, and your dedication to helping people make good decisions and understand medical procedures, and what to consider in making decisions for different health conditions. You always explain things in a clear easy to understand manner. Thank you for helping people. :)
Hi Dr. Gupta! I came across your videos not long ago and I have been watching them specially regarding AFIB. I just finished watching the video regarding Flecanide. I have been taking this drug since November 2014 and so far so good except for some reason two months ago I went to ER for high bpm (120) and flooder. Several tests were performed and they all were good. The Cardio prescribed Eliquis (I am not too happy to be taking it) and Metropolol which I told him I am not taking it because my heart rate runs from 50 to 60 bpm. Few years ago I was taking it and my bpm would go down to 42, 43. Well, I agree to take it if and when my heart bpm goes high again. I do carry it with me just in case my heart decides to race again. For better result the Cardio told me to chew on the tablet for faster results. Please keep up the excellent work you are doing here.
I will have the Watchman procedure done Dec.!st. I have had Afib. for many yrs. without a problem and without blood thinners. However I am getting older and my Dr. is concerned about stokes; I was concerned about a metal contraptions inserted into my heart. However I have watched a number of videos and feel more comfortable with the process. Thank you so much for the video.
Super explanation. Can you please tell me what the function of the LAA is? And, once a Watchman is installed , does this increase the pressure within the rest of the heart?😃
Thx u for this video and info! My father had AFib and was "controlled" on anticoagulant. Subsequently he died of a cardiac event 6 yrs after diagnoses.
My hubby is being recomnended for watchman flex We r nervous because he suffered a huge bleed last year nearly died on Elequis and he already has lung issues copd pseudominus and Mac He has to go completely under to have this done I’m worried about him getting bacterial pneumonia for example during these covid times he gets very I’ll w lungs often has to do percussion vest alb neb 7 percent saline and Tobramycin 2 wks on 2 wks off Your opinion???? We both are jabbed waiting on number 4
There is a new medication that when injected, removes inflammation in the brain and the patient goes back to normal, as they were before the stroke. Look it up, there are videos online that show it. I think the doctor is in Boca Raton, Florida!
My 87 year old husband with afib, had an aortic tear and life flighted to hospital…..April 19 he was taken off eliquis and December 20th watchman implant and once watchman in, he was put on plavix for a period of time and baby aspirin, and we were told that the plavix will be dropped in June and baby aspirin will be forever. This Watchman procedure was nothing like his open heart surgery years and years go. The surgeon that did the procedure did FIVE implants that day!
Thank you so much for this information.It might take a long time for this watchman devise will be available and funded in New Zealand but its hopeful there is an alternative option for anticoagulation.Thank you ones more.
CRP video, please. Can you shed some light on it? IN the USA people are told they will "die in 3 months" if they don't go on meds with 10mg/L. Doctors in Spain are not bothered if a patient has allergies at the time of test or other inflammation but no risk of heart issues, cholesterol ok, etc. In Germany the same. So what is the real deal with CRP and Hear disease? Thank you.
I have been diagnosed with Afib for over 10 years and on Eloquis. My dr. advised the Walkman vecause i had breakthrough bleading which settled in my knee and i couldnt walk for 5 days! My dr said theres a high chance of it happening again. I went for the Walkman consult. I scheduled the procedure to find out when i got home that the Walkman has nickel in it and im allergic to nickel! What percentage us nickel? What do you advise?
Your video just popped up and was very informative. My mama is having the Watchman inserted on March 24 if her hemoglobin stays above 10. She is having another CT to check for blood clots that she may already have which then they can not proceed with the Watchman. As of today, March 6, her hemoglobin has gone down to 9. She was in the hospital during Christmas with internal bleeding and they could not find where the bleeding was coming from! Her hemoglobin was down to 5 at this point. Her doctor says she is in A-fib having mini strokes constantly. In layman words is there anything I should be concerned about? They have mentioned putting a pacemaker in if this doesn’t help her heart stay out of A-Fib. Is this the correct way to go about everything?
Learning about the Watchman device. Know that it greatly reduces the risk of stroke. My facility is UNC in Chapel Hill, NC. Do you know any Cardiologists there you would recommend? I can get a referral from Dr Lam. Thanks
My problem is I have haemorrhoids that can bleed quite heavily and so I cannot use anti-coagulants (I would be regularly calling an ambulance) so this device could be useful. Thank you Dr. Gupta.
I have the same bleeding issue as you, along with low platelets, and am supposed to be getting the Watchman or another device similar to it (the Amulet) soon. Have you gotten a device yet?
Excellent video and very timely. I have Afib and am taking Warafrin. I am due to get my heart shocked to try to get it back I to rythm. I am curious your thoughts on using a device from Kardia to track your EKG. I am been using it daily just to keep tabs on my heart. Your thoughts?
I found this really interesting as I find taking anticoagulants causes me such bad tummy pain and I have had three ulcers. It was suggested I have the watchman but sadly was told it is not done in York.
it'sonitsway 1111 So sorry about your Dad. 😥 It’s my worry every day., even with an antidote because for me they’d have to send it from another hospital - from Minneapolis to Duluth, plus I have nearly an hours drive to the hospital. 🙄
Hello.. I have a question.. Hopefully you can give me an answer.. Is magnesium l threonat good for anxiety? Or should i consider a different Kind of magnesium? Thank you
I hear that sometimes the watchman device has a sheath that can be problematic in passing it up to the heart and also going from the right to the left inside the heart through the wall. Is this a concern and how large is this sheath or device before expanded. How does one determine the correct size needed to block the appendage? Echo?
@@k.s9598 Thanks for the response, I have been dealing with them for about 5 months straight now. They are getting better though, however it has taken over my life as it's the only thing I think about 24/7.
@@MrBizzynizzy oh tell me about it, I just had my second ecg because I was feeling ectopic beats and the ecg showed normal heart rhythm with sinus arrhythmia. They are not concerned about it at all. How was your ecg scan? Do you feel alot of ectopics?
@@Stacey_Hunter when I had my ECG I was having a PVC every other beat, I Honestly was expecting the worst news, My blood pressure was through the roof perhaps due to panic, after a few hours in the hospital and an IV drip I was sent home and told everything was fine. I continually had several 100 daily up until a week ago when suddenly things have seemed to almost stopped. Its nice to talk to people like you and watch these videos as most people dont understand the fear associated with ectopics.
@@MrBizzynizzy oh I know its awful the sensation is just crap and hard to ignore I get them bad sitting down but they do disappear when I get up and walk around this UA-cam channel is fantastic I'm glad you are getting some relief from them right now makes you feel alot happier!
My dad had his watchman 30 days after he had TIA (mini stroke ) even when he was still on Eliquis also my dad developed CHF and kidney Disfunction … the dr wants him to continue blood thinner x3 months my question what my dad options if he’s allergic to Aspirin?????
AF Patient was on aspirin for years. Still had Major stroke. Now on Rivaroxaban at present. Kidney function low due to catheter issues. The new drugs v wafarin... what to do? Is it not a fact that problems arise from all meds given by GPs? They created more issues due to BP meds + statins +aspirin... resulted in new health issues, damage to heart due to inhibiting certain enzymes in body. GPs dish out more meds due to this. GPs fail to find source at first: chemical,physical and emotional state. Folk of a certain age over trust GPs and never question meds.GPs fail to warn health risks of certain meds. We do not see a reduction in health problems but an increase in these issues.
@@IvanaZoloft I would love to know how you’re still doing. I can’t handle the thought at 47 being on blood thinners and unable to pursue my love of surfing.
Hello Doctor Gupta, my doctor said the cause of my chest tightness, palpitations, and breathing difficulties is anxiety. Should I take his word? How often is anxiety the reason for palpitations in young males? I have no family history of heart problems.
Hi, I am no medic, but my understanding is NO, AF is due to rogue electrical signals in the heart which confuse the receptor, causing irregular heart beats, sometimes fast sometimes slow. This can result in poor purging of the blood, leading to stagnation, and the formation of clots, particularly in the left Atrial Appendage. An Atrial Appendage Occluder closes the entrance to this pocket, and thus reduces the tendency for clots to form inside it.
Could you answer me one question please ... im 17 yr old and i have pulsating sensation in my abdomen and when i presss that area i could feel pulsation quite strong, they are seeable as well a bit. Im neither thin neither fat, somethin in middle. Occasionally i get pvcs and pacs. Could this be caused by aneurysm? :( btw no history of this in family..
Just so happen today I was reading about this device. I’m afib on xeralto 10 mg in and out of the hospital; my last stay the Doctor asked if I would consider ablation so I talked to cardiologist He wants to keep me on medication . I thank you so much for your explanation of the Watchman device God bless you Doctor I believe you are helping a lot of us 🥼
HI Sanjay,
I am an 81 years old male, I first suffered asymptomatic A Fib, and tachycardia (150 bpm) after a Covid infection, I had one cardio version which restored sinus rhythm, and eventually paroxysmal AF was diagnosed. Within a couple of months I was offered a cryo cardio ablation at the RSCH in Brighton since when I have had no further AF episodes. I tolerate anti-coagulants well, but after consulting Dr Google I was alarmed to learn of the bleed risks associated with these drugs, and decided that on balance there's not much to choose between a stroke, and a cerebral haemorrhage, so after consulting my GP I decided to cease taking them, against his advice. At my six monthly follow-up I discussed this decision with my Electrophysiologist, he offered to enter me into a randomised trial, and I was selected to have an LAAO using an Abbott Amulet a few weeks later, again performed at the RSCH Cardio Unit Cath Lab by Prof. David Hildick-Smith under GA with TOE. This operation was carried out 4 weeks ago, and my recovery since has been uneventful, with constant sinus rhythm. I am currently prescribed Clopidogrel for 6 weeks, combined with Aspirin for 3 months, then nothing. I mention this because I have found your lectures highly informative, and I feel both very lucky to have had such wonderful, timely care, but I also feel reassured that I have made the right decisions with respect to avoiding future dangerous drug regimes.
Nick Cheyney
Thank you. I will be getting the watchman this week. Thank you for your phone consultation it was very helpful.
Thank you for this valuable information, and your dedication to helping people make
good decisions and understand medical procedures, and what to consider in making
decisions for different health conditions. You always explain things in a clear easy to understand
manner. Thank you for helping people. :)
Hi Dr. Gupta! I came across your videos not long ago and I have been watching them specially regarding AFIB. I just finished watching the video regarding Flecanide. I have been taking this drug since November 2014 and so far so good except for some reason two months ago I went to ER for high bpm (120) and flooder. Several tests were performed and they all were good. The Cardio prescribed Eliquis (I am not too happy to be taking it) and Metropolol which I told him I am not taking it because my heart rate runs from 50 to 60 bpm. Few years ago I was taking it and my bpm would go down to 42, 43. Well, I agree to take it if and when my heart bpm goes high again. I do carry it with me just in case my heart decides to race again. For better result the Cardio told me to chew on the tablet for faster results. Please keep up the excellent work you are doing here.
I have read about the watchman devise and it sounds like a better solution than blood thinners. Great video and very informative.
Hey doc love your videos. However volume is often too low. Thanks and please continue with these.
Bill
Thank you for your information. So appreciated since i have extra heartbeats.. I have watched all the videos. Comforting.
I will have the Watchman procedure done Dec.!st. I have had Afib. for many yrs. without a problem and without blood thinners. However I am getting older and my Dr. is concerned about stokes; I was concerned about a metal contraptions inserted into my heart. However I have watched a number of videos and feel more comfortable with the process. Thank you so much for the video.
Super explanation. Can you please tell me what the function of the LAA is? And, once a Watchman is installed , does this increase the pressure within the rest of the heart?😃
The LAA does regulate pressure, in a way, and secretes a natriuretic peptide when there is fluid overload.
Thank you again for all the knowledge you provided to humanity via the internet. Are planning to come to America, maybe this year? Blessings!
Thank you and God Bless you. 😇
Has the Watchman device implanted on Monday, July 1, 2019 in Duluth, MN. 👍🏻❤️👍🏻
Jasen thanks so much
Very informative for anyone in these circumstances and very well presented/explained 👍😁
Thx u for this video and info! My father had AFib and was "controlled" on anticoagulant. Subsequently he died of a cardiac event 6 yrs after diagnoses.
My hubby is being recomnended for watchman flex
We r nervous because he suffered a huge bleed last year nearly died on Elequis and he already has lung issues copd pseudominus and Mac
He has to go completely under to have this done
I’m worried about him getting bacterial pneumonia for example during these covid times he gets very I’ll w lungs often has to do percussion vest alb neb 7 percent saline and Tobramycin 2 wks on 2 wks off
Your opinion????
We both are jabbed waiting on number 4
@@britishchickinusa did your husband end up having the watchman implanted? How did he do with the watchman?
Hi Dr. Gupta do you have any video on your channel that discusses natural ways to deal with tachycardia?
Thank you for the great info you provide!
Fantastic video. Thank you.
.... very interesting and factual as usual ...
There is a new medication that when injected, removes inflammation in the brain and the patient goes back to normal, as they were before the stroke. Look it up, there are videos online that show it. I think the doctor is in Boca Raton, Florida!
What do Watchman candidates do if cannot take Asprin or Warfarin?
My 87 year old husband with afib, had an aortic tear and life flighted to hospital…..April 19 he was taken off eliquis and December 20th watchman implant and once watchman in, he was put on plavix for a period of time and baby aspirin, and we were told that the plavix will be dropped in June and baby aspirin will be forever. This Watchman procedure was nothing like his open heart surgery years and years go. The surgeon that did the procedure did FIVE implants that day!
Thank you so much for this information.It might take a long time for this watchman devise will be available and funded in New Zealand but its hopeful there is an alternative option for anticoagulation.Thank you ones more.
Ty so much for awesome info all the time!
Thank you so much brother ☺️
CRP video, please. Can you shed some light on it? IN the USA people are told they will "die in 3 months" if they don't go on meds with 10mg/L. Doctors in Spain are not bothered if a patient has allergies at the time of test or other inflammation but no risk of heart issues, cholesterol ok, etc. In Germany the same. So what is the real deal with CRP and Hear disease? Thank you.
thank you
Can you please make a video on diastolic dysfunction..
I have been diagnosed with Afib for over 10 years and on Eloquis. My dr. advised the Walkman vecause i had breakthrough bleading which settled in my knee and i couldnt walk for 5 days! My dr said theres a high chance of it happening again. I went for the Walkman consult. I scheduled the procedure to find out when i got home that the Walkman has nickel in it and im allergic to nickel! What percentage us nickel? What do you advise?
The same color and design shirt I wore in 1970's.. strange it is back
The weatherman told him to "dress for the seventies."
Thank you!
Why aren't you even mentioning what risks are associated with this intervention and the degree of risk ?
This is the same question i have. I am in the need to make a decision on this as well.
What kind of heart function does a heart patient lose with an occluded left atrial appendage?
Your video just popped up and was very informative. My mama is having the Watchman inserted on March 24 if her hemoglobin stays above 10. She is having another CT to check for blood clots that she may already have which then they can not proceed with the Watchman. As of today, March 6, her hemoglobin has gone down to 9. She was in the hospital during Christmas with internal bleeding and they could not find where the bleeding was coming from! Her hemoglobin was down to 5 at this point. Her doctor says she is in A-fib having mini strokes constantly. In layman words is there anything I should be concerned about? They have mentioned putting a pacemaker in if this doesn’t help her heart stay out of A-Fib. Is this the correct way to go about everything?
Learning about the Watchman device. Know that it greatly reduces the risk of stroke. My facility is UNC in Chapel Hill, NC. Do you know any Cardiologists there you would recommend? I can get a referral from Dr Lam. Thanks
How does the minimaze compare to the watchman both in cost and effectiveness?
The Watchman is not without its own set of risks.
My problem is I have haemorrhoids that can bleed quite heavily and so I cannot use anti-coagulants (I would be regularly calling an ambulance) so this device could be useful. Thank you Dr. Gupta.
I have the same bleeding issue as you, along with low platelets, and am supposed to be getting the Watchman or another device similar to it (the Amulet) soon. Have you gotten a device yet?
Excellent video and very timely. I have Afib and am taking Warafrin. I am due to get my heart shocked to try to get it back I to rythm. I am curious your thoughts on using a device from Kardia to track your EKG. I am been using it daily just to keep tabs on my heart. Your thoughts?
I wish you would check your website for consult requests. I made one s several weeks ago and never heard a word!
I found this really interesting as I find taking anticoagulants causes me such bad tummy pain and I have had three ulcers. It was suggested I have the watchman but sadly was told it is not done in York.
Xareltol almost killed my dad, he almost bled to death, spent a week in the hospital. There's no reverse agent for Xareltol.
it'sonitsway 1111 there is now
@@lindaLOUbella good to know, thanks
it'sonitsway 1111 So sorry about your Dad. 😥 It’s my worry every day., even with an antidote because for me they’d have to send it from another hospital - from Minneapolis to Duluth, plus I have nearly an hours drive to the hospital. 🙄
@@lindaLOUbella oh, I'm so sorry. I hope it gets better for you, and soon. 🙏
it'sonitsway 1111 Thank you so much. I’m scheduled for a Watchman on July 1, but I’m nervous about that as well.
Could you do a video on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? How likely son/daughter/grandkids could be at risk and the signs/symptoms?
Hello.. I have a question.. Hopefully you can give me an answer..
Is magnesium l threonat good for anxiety? Or should i consider a different Kind of magnesium?
Thank you
Watched your excellent video about palpitations
I get palpated heart from caffeine. Is that normal
Thank you Doctor
Dr. Gupta, what is your opinion about Chiropractic treatment for high blood pressure? The "atlas procedure" is getting a lot of coverage.
U r great doctor in world
I take Multaq for ad in along with xarelto 15mg. Would this watchman be an option to help me? These meds are getting too expensive. Please answer.
can u pls make video about sick sinus syndrome
I hear that sometimes the watchman device has a sheath that can be problematic in passing it up to the heart and also going from the right to the left inside the heart through the wall. Is this a concern and how large is this sheath or device before expanded. How does one determine the correct size needed to block the appendage? Echo?
If an ECG catches my PVCS and says everything is fine do I need further testing?
@@k.s9598 Thanks for the response, I have been dealing with them for about 5 months straight now. They are getting better though, however it has taken over my life as it's the only thing I think about 24/7.
@@MrBizzynizzy oh tell me about it, I just had my second ecg because I was feeling ectopic beats and the ecg showed normal heart rhythm with sinus arrhythmia. They are not concerned about it at all. How was your ecg scan? Do you feel alot of ectopics?
@@k.s9598 hi, just curious about your ecg scan, had mine the other day and it was normal heart rhythm with sinus arrhythmia...how was yours??
@@Stacey_Hunter when I had my ECG I was having a PVC every other beat, I Honestly was expecting the worst news, My blood pressure was through the roof perhaps due to panic, after a few hours in the hospital and an IV drip I was sent home and told everything was fine. I continually had several 100 daily up until a week ago when suddenly things have seemed to almost stopped. Its nice to talk to people like you and watch these videos as most people dont understand the fear associated with ectopics.
@@MrBizzynizzy oh I know its awful the sensation is just crap and hard to ignore I get them bad sitting down but they do disappear when I get up and walk around this UA-cam channel is fantastic I'm glad you are getting some relief from them right now makes you feel alot happier!
My dad had his watchman 30 days after he had TIA (mini stroke ) even when he was still on Eliquis also my dad developed CHF and kidney Disfunction … the dr wants him to continue blood thinner x3 months my question what my dad options if he’s allergic to Aspirin?????
AF Patient was on aspirin for years. Still had Major stroke. Now on Rivaroxaban at present. Kidney function low due to catheter issues.
The new drugs v wafarin... what to do?
Is it not a fact that problems arise from all meds given by GPs? They created more issues due to BP meds + statins +aspirin... resulted in new health issues, damage to heart due to inhibiting certain enzymes in body.
GPs dish out more meds due to this. GPs fail to find source at first: chemical,physical and emotional state.
Folk of a certain age over trust GPs and never question meds.GPs fail to warn health risks of certain meds.
We do not see a reduction in health problems but an increase in these issues.
So true
What is GPs
I’m scheduled for a Watchman on July 1st, but very, very nervous.
How are you now? Thinking of this.
@@garycortesi8406 I’m fine. Best thing I ever did. No more blood thinners. I have a Watchman group on FB if you’re interested.
@@IvanaZoloft yes please
@@IvanaZoloft I would love to know how you’re still doing. I can’t handle the thought at 47 being on blood thinners and unable to pursue my love of surfing.
@@garycortesi8406 Watchman Device is it’s name.
It’ll be 100 yrs before it’s available to rural areas but thanks for the info.
Hello Doctor Gupta, my doctor said the cause of my chest tightness, palpitations, and breathing difficulties is anxiety. Should I take his word? How often is anxiety the reason for palpitations in young males? I have no family history of heart problems.
Get a second opinion.
My question is does the Watchman STOP Afib?
Hi, I am no medic, but my understanding is NO, AF is due to rogue electrical signals in the heart which confuse the receptor, causing irregular heart beats, sometimes fast sometimes slow. This can result in poor purging of the blood, leading to stagnation, and the formation of clots, particularly in the left Atrial Appendage. An Atrial Appendage Occluder closes the entrance to this pocket, and thus reduces the tendency for clots to form inside it.
@York cardiology
Could you answer me one question please ... im 17 yr old and i have pulsating sensation in my abdomen and when i presss that area i could feel pulsation quite strong, they are seeable as well a bit. Im neither thin neither fat, somethin in middle. Occasionally i get pvcs and pacs. Could this be caused by aneurysm? :( btw no history of this in family..
You should go see your doctor
That sounds cool
👍👍👍👍👍👍
I am 69 have 2 stents in heart and a AAA repair stent
A fib