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Any experiences with Watchman Implant for A-Fib?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Mar 8 8:52am | Replies (261)Comment receiving replies
I am waiting for AMPLATZER™ Amulet to get the FDA approval.
I have been in AFib since 2009 even with 3 ablations, numerous cardio versions and numerous drugs. I had 6 day hospital stay after stomach bleed in 2016. I was given 6 units of blood because I was on XARELTO at the time and they could not stop the bleed. I have had at least 2 DVT's both before the stomach bleed. I am on Warfarin since that time 2016 since it can be reversed. My EP implanted a Pacemaker in 2017 which helps with the symptoms but I remain in AFib or flutter almost constantly.
My LAA was not shaped correctly for the Watchman implant (chicken leg/wing) so that means Amulet is my only hope. From what I can find online it is a long way off. Anyone out there have any current info on Amulet.
Thank you
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I also have been on blood thinners, have had a number of cardioversions and had two ablations and have had bleeding problems. I am to have a Watchaman done next month. A cardiologist nurse told me of a procedure whereby a complete ablation is done (like eliminating all heart beats originating from the heart) this can't be reversed however) and going with a pace maker. She fell well short of recommending the procedure. I don't know the actual name of the procedure. Does anyone know anything about it?