the watchman??

[scardycat]

Has anyone used the " seems it has something to do with the aorta being to small or to large to use If you have heard of this "Watchman" procedure or what it is please let me know . I'd never heard of this before yesterday~when a friend asked me if I had heard of it.. Thank you

[BobD Volunteer]

The Watchman Device has nothing to do with the aorta. It is a screen device which fits over the entrance of the left atrial appendage of the left atrium to help prevent clots from causing a stroke for those people unable to take anticoagulants..

[scardycat in reply to BobD]

Oh, I didn't know~ Thank you very much, I think I get it now :))

[scardycat in reply to scardycat]

That is clear to me now. Thank you sooo much for the info...:))

[mjames1]

It's one of several devices that help prevents clots in the left atrial appendage (LAA). A consideration for those who either cannot or prefer not to take AC's/thinners. Unlike AtriClip, which physically clamps off the LAA, these flilter-like devices usually require daily aspirin for life to protect from clots forming on the device itself. AtriClip does not require aspirin for life.

Jim

[beardy_chris]

Just to clarify: it doesn't have anything to do with the aorta being too large or too small.

In simple terms, it is an alternative to taking anti-coagulants (DOACs or Warfarin).

[PattiJRyan]

My husband, Steve, had his Watchman implanted about 2 years ago to prevent clots from the Left Atrial Appendage entering the blood stream; Read all about the Watchman at: a-fib.com/watchman-device-o... --Patti Ryan

[scardycat in reply to PattiJRyan]

wow! great info. and great site you sent.... Merci !