A groundbreaking procedure at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital is helping prevent strokes by addressing blood clots directly in the heart. The Watchman procedure ...

Apr. 9—Medical Center Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. Manohar Angirekula, Dr. Adam Farber and Dr. Fernando Boccalandro successfully implanted the first WATCHMAN FLX Pro Device on April 1. MCH ...

A Watchman is a device that can help prevent blood clots from leaving the heart. However, the procedure to insert the device carries its risks, including cardiac tamponade and ischemic stroke. The ...

Rhonda Bischoff shares her son Wyatt's story. She said at just 12 years old, Wyatt passed away after eating what was thought to be a safe food.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular quivering, and sometimes rapid, heartbeat or rhythm. It occurs when there is a chaotic distribution of electricity and the two atria, top chambers of the ...

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Southeast Health Medical Center successfully performed its 100th Watchman procedure last month. “This is a life changing procedure,” Dr. Arthur Kendig, who performed the procedure, said in a press ...

The cardiovascular care team at Washington Health System Washington Hospital celebrates the completion of the 100th Watchman procedure. The device is used to reduce the risk of stroke in certain ...

The Banner North Colorado Medical Center has completed its 250th minimally invasive procedure for stroke prevention. David Bicknell, Banner Health cardiologist and electrophysiologist, finished the ...

Medicare covers the Watchman procedure for eligible beneficiaries with nonvalvular AFib. To qualify for Medicare coverage, people must meet specific criteria, including having nonvalvular AFib, being ...

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is implementing a new heart procedure. Electrophysiologist Dr. Kevin Hayes says the Watchman procedure involves placing a permanent implant ...

The WATCHMAN FLX Pro team (pictured here) has successfully completed 159 WATCHMAN procedures, and will now only use the updated WATCHMAN FLX Pro Device moving forward. (Courtesy Photo) Medical Center ...