She states a suture or "stitch" at the femoral vein insertion site "plugs up" the opening. I think she is referring to the Vascade plug, not a suture.
@JohnWilson-gf1zb3 ай бұрын
I had watchman procedure which caused me to go into Afib. Is this common?
@beatricesiaw87766 ай бұрын
If it doesn't stop afib, what's the point of getting it?
@Brookside9753 ай бұрын
Stopping the risk of a stroke.
@joanminckler407Ай бұрын
To prevent blood clots. A fib can cause blood clots.
@joanminckler407Ай бұрын
You can get an ablation to stop a fib or perhaps a cardioversion
@thehoxhaistbodhisattva796724 күн бұрын
Because it renders such a rhythm far less dangerous without the risks of long term oral anticoagulation.
@nrcg23179 күн бұрын
The Watchman device is designed to protect against the formation of blood clots in the left atrial appendage. The issue of atrial fibrillation would be addressed through medication, cardiac ablation, or both.