If you have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, you’re probably familiar with the risks that come with taking blood thinners. In fact, about 4 in 5 people taking blood thinners to manage their AFib say they would be willing to try an alternative treatment to reduce their risk of stroke. That’s where WATCHMAN comes in.
As a one-time, minimally invasive procedure, the WATCHMAN device reduces the risk of stroke by 55% and doesn’t come with the same bleeding risks associated with long-term use of blood thinners. From a procedure that takes less than an hour to perform, you could protect your heart and drastically change your lifestyle.
St. Joseph Health is the Brazos Valley’s only provider of this innovative procedure. Contact our team today to see if WATCHMAN is right for you.
Learn if the WATCHMAN device is right for you. Contact our team below.
For people who have AFib that is not caused by a heart valve problem, over 90% of stroke-causing clots that come from the heart are formed in the left atrial appendage. The WATCHMAN device closes off this part of the heart, effectively reducing stroke risk. The following people may be eligible:
If you believe you could be a candidate, talk to our team today to see what’s right for you.
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