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2. MCH updates WATCHMAN procedures with new device - AOL

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   The WATCHMAN device is a novel alternative for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at risk for stroke, especially those with a compelling reason not to be on blood thinners. The device ...

3. New device improves heart procedure - AOL

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   Apr. 17—Medical Center Hospital is now the only facility in the Permian Basin to offer the updated WATCHMAN FLX Pro Device as part of an alternative procedure for people with atrial fibrillation ...

4. Does Medicare cover Watchman surgery? - AOL

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   The Watchman procedure is an alternative for these people. The Watchman device is a small, parachute-shaped implant about the size of a quarter and designed to occlude or seal off the LAA.

5. Left atrial appendage occlusion - Wikipedia

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   The device is then discharged into the LAA. Eventually tissue grows over the Amulet device and completely occludes the LAA. [23] The ULTRASEAL LAA device, from Cardia, is a percutaneous, transcatheter device intended to prevent thrombus embolization from the left atrial appendage in patients who have non-valvular atrial fibrillation. As with ...

6. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   This structure, located in the left atrium, is the place where a blood clot forms in more than 90% of cases in non-valvular (or non-rheumatic) atrial fibrillation. [79] [80] TEE has a high sensitivity for locating thrombi in this area and can also detect sluggish blood flow in this area that is suggestive of blood clot formation. [78]

7. Ventricular assist device - Wikipedia

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   The LVAD is the most common device applied to a defective heart (it is sufficient in most cases; the right side of the heart is then often able to make use of the heavily increased blood flow), but when the pulmonary arterial resistance is high, then an (additional) right ventricular assist device (RVAD) might be necessary to resolve the ...