The WATCHMAN Implant is a one-time implant for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) to reduce stroke risk without lifelong blood thinners.

Sep 13, 2022 · The WATCHMAN helps reduce the chance of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It is an alternative to long-term therapy with blood thinners. This article explains the …

Dec 7, 2025 · The Watchman is a small device placed in the heart to stop blood clots and prevent strokes due to non-valvular AFib. After implantation, people take warfarin for about 45 days …

WATCHMAN is a permanent implant that offers an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners. It’s about the size of a quarter and made from very light and compact materials commonly …

Built on the proven safety profile of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implant, the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro LAAC Implant is designed to enhance the healing …

UW Health offers the Watchman, a device commonly used for this procedure. The Watchman implant closes off a small part of your heart. This procedure reduces the risk of blood clots and …

Nov 10, 2025 · The Watchman implant is a permanent heart device. The implant is designed to prevent blood clots caused by atrial fibrillation (A-fib) from getting into the bloodstream.

Jun 1, 2023 · The Watchman, a tiny, basket-like device placed in the heart's left atrial appendage, is designed to prevent blood clots traveling from the heart to the brain and causing stroke.

To place the WATCHMAN Implant, your doctor makes a small cut in your upper leg and inserts a narrow tube. The WATCHMAN Implant is guided through this tube into the left atrial …

The WATCHMAN procedure is minimally invasive, meaning the chest is not opened to access the heart. By avoiding open-heart surgery, this procedure offers people a faster recovery with less …