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Doctor Discussion Guide
A guide to help you talk to your cardiologist about whether the WATCHMAN Implant is right for you.
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The WATCHMAN Implant Alternative
A quick guide on the WATCHMAN Implant that you can share with your doctor or loved one.
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Watch Videos
This is the WATCHMAN Implant
Here's what you should know about the WATCHMAN Implant and procedure.
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Real People and the WATCHMAN Implant
Hear about real people who had serious bleeding events while taking blood thinners.
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Living with the WATCHMAN Implant
When can I return to work after the procedure? Can I go through metal detectors with my implant? Find information on what life is like with the WATCHMAN Implant, including frequently asked questions like these, on the Boston Scientific website.
The WATCHMAN Implant is for people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem who need an alternative to blood thinners. This website is intended to provide patients and caregivers with some information about the WATCHMAN Implant. It may help prepare you for talking to your doctor about your options for reducing stroke risk.
Important Safety Information
The WATCHMAN FLX and WATCHMAN FLX Pro Devices are permanent implants 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 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 device.