Community Health Network surgeons implanted the 1,000th WATCHMAN device designed to reduce a patient’s risk of stroke.
The WATCHMAN is a small implant that creates a permanent barrier in that part of the heart to keep blood clots from escaping and causing a stroke.
Dr. Krishna Malineni and Dr. Michael Robertson brought the WATCHMAN procedure to Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in 2016 as a treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation.
This month is Stroke Awareness Month.
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Since this is still a relatively new procedure, I’ve decided to hold off for now on my cardiologist recommendation for this implant. Arteria placed from the groin, up into the right side of the heart, puncture the center, and place the device in and on the left arterial appendage.
Evidently, 95% of all blood clots form in the appendage with AFIB.
It’s like a foldout awning in the size of a Stent that fits to cover up the appendage cup.
Imagine your hand with your fingers making a cup to hold say, water or the like. This is kinda what the left appendage resembles.
Also, for several months following the surgery, either blood thinners like Elquis, or aspirin must be taken. If you have trouble with taking this, please advise your doctor. I have problems with this part.
I am just a person who was recommended to get this done. I’m not a medical doctor practicing such. So please, get your own medical practitioners advice on anything medical care.