@gloaming I would agree with your comments. My philosophical attitude towards medical issues, is very similar to yours! My emphasis here is that, in spite of having multiple medical ailments, of serious concerns ( history of 2 strokes, history of Grand Mal seizure, Parkinson’s Disease for 10 years, Common Variable Immune Deficiency disease, fatty liver disease, history of Pancreatitis, and Atrial Fibrillation), all point toward NOT getting the ‘Watchman’ implant, according to the advice given in this video’s analysis! The implication of a person of my age, with a history of major medical conditions, not going ahead with getting the ‘Watchman’, in my opinion, may not always be good advice! I am proof that the ‘Watchman’ was installed perfectly, with no problems, or complications, in spite of my age, of nearly 80, and my long history of medical disorders! In fact, when my Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist was discussing the implant with me, he said that I was the perfect candidate for the implant! He stated that MY HEART was in great shape, for a person my age, after an ultrasound! So you see, Ms. Gloaming, the condition of one’s heart is a primary factor and consideration, in regards to candidacy for the ‘Watchman’ implant! After the implant procedure was completed, and my Electrophysiologist came to see me, in my private hospital room, with a beautiful Panoramic view, of the city where I live, on the 10th floor of the Heart Center building, of the hospital complex, he told me that the ‘Watchman’ was a perfect fit, blocking the appendage, and that the procedure, including anesthesia, went well, with NO problems! My six week or so, trans esophageal imaging follow up, revealed there was no leakage, and no blood clots could form, from around the implant! It remained securely in place! My viewpoint, concerning this video, is that each person/patient, candidate, needs to be fully evaluated by the Cardiologists, and Electrophysiologists, where the procedure would be performed, to get their professional, medical opinion, on whether that particular person would be a good candidate for the ‘Watchman’ or not! Cardiologists examination of the total patient’s history and current health, including satisfactory vital statistics, must remain the main factor, along with the collaboration of patient/provider protocols, regarding the important decision, of going ahead with a ‘Watchman’ implant, in my opinion! Those evaluated factors, would determine the potential success of ‘Watchman’ working well for a patient!