I understand. I get pet-ct and only mri of brain so I dont think it would be a problem for me. But I do recommend the ablation. If this worked, it's really worth a sore back.

A good EP will block the signals for the AF, and if you can't really have a Watchman implanted, the next best thing is to take either a full dose or a half-dose of a DOAC with your experts' studied opinion in mind. The Watchman prevents nearly 90% of the risk of a stroke if you also have AF. So does a DOAC. So, to me, the choice would be simple: get the AF stopped ASAP so that your heart doesn't continue its remodeling and progression to worse problems associated with long-term AF. From there, you shrug and pop one or two DOACs each day until you can't.

I also read that aspirin is part of the post-op and maybe forever regimen for the watchman. I’m allergic to aspirin and all NSAIDs. I did read if you can’t take aspirin it’s a no go. The watchman does look like a good option for those who want off blood thinners. I hope others have great success with it.