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Has Anyone Had A Watchman Device Put In?
I have been taking blood thinners for 10 years to control the event of a blood clot. I have a
Pacemaker, a Defibrillator, aortic valve replacement...Several ablations, and I go to cardiac rehab 3 days a week
My question revolves around a Watchman which has been put forward by my cardiologist. The device fits on the left side of the heart and elevates the use of blood thinners after a time
This would be beneficial as I bleed and bruise at the slightest bump. Anyone have experienced the use of… read more
I was on warfarin early on with my heart disease (yes it was a pain in the butt )in 2001 I had a mitral valve repair.then I asked my Dr if I could switch to Xarelto. Then I was on eliquise for a long time. When I head about the watchmen, I was eligible and had it done. While on those 2 no more poking to get my INR..Now I am on plavix and a baby aspirin for a bit and only be on plavix. A lot of people stay on warfarin because it’s the cheapest of them all, My feelings are you gotta do what you gotta do!! Have a blessed week stay healthy and safe🙏🙏
I was told I was not a candidate. I take Warfarin. It can be a nuisance. Keeping track of vitamin K etc. But the other meds I cannot afford.
The Watchman device is a tiny pouch implanted in the heart to trap blood clots that may form in the left atrial appendage. It is appropriate for people whose atrial fibrillation (AFib) is nonvalvular, meaning it does not involve heart valves. The device is considered as effective as some blood thinners and may be an option Show Full Answer
Yes I bruise easily myself. Now I need to find a new Cardiologist. Have an appointment in May . My Drs I have now are from Ma. But my insurance is from Rhode Island. Happy Weekend .
Has Anyone Had A Watchman Put Into Their Heart? Wondering If It Is Helpful For Afib And Eliminate Medications.
Is There Anyone Who Has Had A "Watchman" . Currently I Am On Eliquest, Entrestro And Metoprolol. My EF Is At 40%.
Has Anyone Ever Had A Watchman Device?
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