Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TYLER, Texas (KETK) — CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances announced on Friday that they have successfully implanted the 1000th ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A little device is giving some people at risk for a stroke big peace of mind. It’s called the Watchman. It’s become a more frequent option for people with a heart condition ...

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper ...

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has completed its 700th WATCHMAN procedure, offering stroke‑risk reduction for atrial fibrillation patients.

The Watchman left atrial appendage (LAA) closure device (Boston Scientific) is associated with low 1-year stroke rates, despite being used commercially in older, sicker patients than seen in pivotal ...

The Cottage Heart & Vascular Center’s structural heart team at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) recently performed their 1,000th WATCHMAN device procedure, a minimally invasive solution for ...

MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute now offers patients with irregular heart rhythm a minimally invasive option to reduce the risk of stroke, as well as enable stopping long-term use of blood thinning ...

PHOENIX — Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix last week became the first health center in the state to implant a new device designed to reduce stroke risk. The hospital, which is located on ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I've been in normal sinus rhythm since having two catheter ablations in 2018. I take Eliquis ...