Think Outside of the Pill Box

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The Watchman is a one-time procedure that may reduce stroke risk for a lifetime in people with AFib not caused by a heart valve problem.

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WATCHMAN Safety

WATCHMAN has a proven record of safety. Worldwide, more than 50,000 people have received the WATCHMAN Implant. WATCHMAN has been clinically studied for more than 10 years in the United States.

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A person with AFib is 5 times more likely to suffer a stroke than someone with a regular heartbeat.

 

AFib and Stroke Risk You probably already know that atrial fibrillation increases your risk of having a stroke. In fact, on average, a person with AFib is 5 times more likely to suffer a stroke than someone with a regular heartbeat. That’s because AFib causes your heart to beat irregularly, which affects its ability to pump blood normally. And when the heart doesn’t pump as it should, blood can collect and form clots. If a clot escapes, it can cut off the blood supply to the brain—causing a stroke.

 

 

Is WATCHMAN right for you?
You may be a candidate for WATCHMAN if you can answer yes to the following questions:

1-Do you have atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem?

2-Has your doctor recommended that you take a blood thinner for your AFib?

3-Can you take warfarin but need an alternative to long-term blood thinners for one of the reasons below?

3-You have a history of serious bleeding while taking blood thinners

4-You have a lifestyle, occupation, or condition that puts you at risk for serious bleeding

5-You’re taking warfarin and having trouble with your treatment plan, and a different type of blood thinner isn’t an option for you.

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-If you think this describes you, then talk to your cardiologist about WATCHMAN.

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