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One Year after my Watchman

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Apr 11 6:47pm | Replies (3)

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@gloaming

I have read of such instances and yes, the continuation or resumption of DOAC (direct-acting oral anti-coagulants) is indicated. However, your electrophysiologist/cardiologist would be the one to ask these questions as they know you best, and know your overall risk for stroke.
I can't answer your question about going in again and attempting to close it off again or redoing the entire affair. I would think it unlikely. Again, please consult your health care providers about this.

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I am currently waiting for a date for PFA and during discussion with my electrophysiologist, the inserting of a Watchman was one of the things we discussed, and he said that he is not fully convinced on the device because of issues like leakage and the potential for some clotting around and on the Watchman. His comment is that if I am tolerating the Eliquis then just stay with that and don't have the Watchman installed. One less thing to fail.