See why these people chose the WATCHMAN Implant to reduce their stroke risk from non-valvular AFib.
WATCHMAN Ambassadors share their experience
There are risks associated with all medical procedures. Please talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of the WATCHMAN Implant.
MEET LINDA
78 years old
6 years with the WATCHMAN Implant
Arizona
“After the WATCHMAN, the difference in Linda is night and day.”
For Linda, the fear and anxiety of blood thinners was hindering her retirement. Thanks to the WATCHMAN Implant, she's free to travel and enjoy her retirement community.
MEET FRED
85 years old
3 years with the WATCHMAN Implant
North Carolina
“It's like having a big weight lifted off your shoulders.”
Fred struggled with bleeding issues from blood thinners until the WATCHMAN Implant helped him take back control of his life.
MEET WAYNE
83 years old
2 years with the WATCHMAN Implant
Washington
“The risk of blood thinners versus WATCHMAN? It was a no-brainer.”
After getting his WATCHMAN Implant procedure, Wayne’s back to yoga, hiking and volunteering – all without the worries of bleeding or fear of stroke.
MEET JOYCE
87 years old
7 years with the WATCHMAN Implant
Iowa
“You’re never too old to improve your life.”
Taking blood thinners for her AFib stroke risk caused Joyce gastric bleeding. Now at 87, she's happy to be living life on her terms with her WATCHMAN Implant.
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MEET ROD
“The WATCHMAN is the best decision I ever made in my life."
Rod's young, active lifestyle made the risks of taking blood thinners a big concern. Now the WATCHMAN Implant enables him to live his life to the fullest.
MEET CAROLE
“I’m so much more relaxed about enjoying things I want to do.”
Since receiving the WATCHMAN Implant, Carole enjoys traveling without fear of bleeding.
CONOCE A FERMIN
"Vivo sin preocupaciones."
Fermín esta feliz a estar viviendo una vida normal, gracias a el implante WATCHMAN.
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WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implant
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.