AFib and the Watchman Device with Dr. Douglas Gibson

AFib and the Watchman Device with Dr. Douglas Gibson | San Diego Health

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6 жыл бұрын

Director of cardiac electrophysiology, Douglas Gibson, MD, and his patient David Brush explain what you need to know about atrial fibrillation, blood thinners and how an innovative device called the Watchman changed David's life. Get a free heart rhythm guide: bit.ly/6349yt
0:52 - What is atrial fibrillation (AFib) ?
3:17 - How does afib lead to a stroke? What do blood thinners do?
6:13 - What is a catheter ablation?
9:09 - What is the Watchman? Who is a candidate for the procedure?
16:42 - How to find the right cardiologist

Пікірлер: 8

@ericmsellers3907 3 жыл бұрын

My Grandmother has been having issues with hear heart, and is scheduled for a Watchman Procedure. We watched this video together, and it really helped us both understand the procedure, side effects and helped us identify problems that she was having. This also helped put both our minds at ease about how the procedure works and what to look forward to after it is done. Thank you, I hope it helps many others with a tech impaired grandparent.

@nrcg2317 Ай бұрын

It's my turn tomorrow at 9:30 am. It's a little scary, but I know long-term use of anticoagulants is not the answer for me. I'm glad I watched this account from a patient's perspective, in addition to a medical expert.

@scrippshealth 9 күн бұрын

We hope you're doing well since your procedure!

@user-gh8yb8sh3b 2 ай бұрын

Do you get to stop Beta Blockers?

@TheHuester44 Ай бұрын

Hello , I developed persistent Afib in 2020 after having Covid in 2020. I had an ablation in early 2021 then another in July of 2023 . I then had a watchman device implanted in March of 2024 . I’m scheduled to get off plavix and a baby aspirin in August. I’m wondering if flying long distance for example from LAX to Brisbane Australia would be safe . I plan on asking my cardiologist the same question my next visit but just wanted another opinion. I’m a 72 yr old male in otherwise good health.

@scrippshealth 9 күн бұрын

Hi there, your cardiologist is the best person to assist you with this.

@barbaraduenas702 Жыл бұрын

I was scheduled to get a watchmen procedure but because there was a blockage when a camera was inserted through mouth. What kind of blockage could this could be?

@scrippshealth Жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, the clinician that performed this for you will be best suited to answer your question!