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 ...

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 ...

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stopped by the KSLA studio Nov. 25 to discuss healthcare, the ACA, the economy, the president, and more. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Apexum Health Systems Vice ...

Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Medical Center’s interventional cardiology team has completed its 100th Watchman heart procedure. The program originally launched in 2020. The Watchman prevents blood ...

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute cardiologists, advanced practice providers and BHVI leadership recently gathered to celebrate the performance of its 1,000th Watchman procedure. The procedure is a ...

ODESSA, Texas — Medical Center Hospital has successfully completed the first four WATCHMAN™ procedures. This permanent heart implant is the only FDA-approved device that reduces the stroke risk for ...

Columbus Regional Health Heart & Vascular announced that its cardiovascular services team recently completed its 100th Watchman™ procedure, which treats patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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 ...

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 ...