Hello,

I hope this finds you healthy and well. I am writing to follow up on our conversation about WATCHMAN™ on [Date] with the next steps we discussed and some additional resources for you to reference.

During your appointment, we discussed WATCHMAN as an alternative to your current blood thinner regimen to address your stroke risk due to non-valvular AFib.

You have been referred to [Implanter] for the WATCHMAN procedure. Please reach out to make an appointment by calling [Implanter Phone Number] or sending a message to [Implanter e-chart contact or Email Address].

I also encourage you to learn more about WATCHMAN as your next appointment approaches:

Meet Kim, a Boston Scientific WATCHMAN Education Specialist

WATCHMAN Education Specialists are trained professionals with healthcare experience and are here to answer any questions you have about how WATCHMAN works and preparing for the WATCHMAN procedure.

Call 1‑855‑637‑9423

Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Central Time

Email an Education Specialist

WATCHMAN Patient Ambassador

Consider connecting with a WATCHMAN Patient Ambassador. Patient Ambassadors are a community of people that have received the WATCHMAN implant and have volunteered to share their personal experiences with potential patients.

Call 1‑844‑355‑9114 >

WATCHMAN Resources

Visit the WATCHMAN Resources page for more information about WATCHMAN:

Click here to see a video about how WATCHMAN works
Read and download guides about WATCHMAN
Watch real WATCHMAN patients tell their story

Explore WATCHMAN Resources >

When you are ready to schedule your appointment with [Implanter], please reach out by calling [Implanter Phone Number] or by sending a message to [Implanter E-chart or Email Address]. Of course, please let us know if you have any questions by calling [Referrer Phone Number] or send a message to [Referrer E-chart or Email Address].

Best,
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Important Safety Information

The WATCHMAN Device is a permanent implant designed to close the left atrial appendage in the heart in an effort to reduce the risk of stroke.

With all medical procedures there are risks associated with the implant procedure and the use of the device. The risks include but are not limited to accidental heart puncture, air embolism, allergic reaction, anemia, anesthesia risks, arrhythmias, AV (Arteriovenous) fistula, bleeding or throat pain from the TEE (Trans Esophageal Echo) probe, blood clot or air bubbles in the lungs or other organs, bruising at the catheter insertion site, clot formation on the WATCHMAN™ Closure Device, cranial bleed, excessive bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, groin puncture bleed, hypotension, infection/pneumonia, pneumothorax, pulmonary edema, pulmonary vein obstruction, renal failure, stroke, thrombosis and transient ischemic attack. In rare cases death can occur.

Be sure to talk with your doctor so that you thoroughly understand all of the risks and benefits associated with the implantation of the WATCHMAN Device.