The WATCHMAN Implant is a safe, minimally invasive, one-time implant for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) that reduces your stroke risk – without the need for lifelong …

Sep 13, 2022 · The WATCHMAN helps reduce the chance of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It is an alternative to long-term therapy with blood thinners. This article explains the …

Dec 7, 2025 · Watchman is a quarter-sized device implanted into the LAA of the heart in people with non-valvular AFib. It helps prevent blood clots from escaping and causing a stroke.

What is the WATCHMAN device? The WATCHMAN™ is a small parachute-shaped device about the size of a quarter that prevents blood clots from forming in the left atrial appendage (LAA). …

Visit this page for everything you need to know about living with WATCHMAN, including frequently asked questions, post-recovery guidelines and medical and dental procedure information.

WATCHMAN™ is delivered via a transfemoral approach and is designed to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) to prevent migration of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of stroke and …

Dec 27, 2025 · What is Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Watchman Device)? Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Watchman Device) is a minimally invasive medical procedure designed to reduce the …

If you or a loved one is unable to take blood thinners to treat AFib, the WATCHMAN device may be the right alternative to prevent stroke. WMCHealth’s Heart and Vascular Institute remains at …

The WATCHMAN device procedure is a minimally invasive procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Roughly the size of a quarter, the WATCHMAN device is a type of AFib …

The WATCHMAN™ is a permanent, one-time implant designed to keep harmful blood clots from entering your blood stream.