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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Nov 15, 2023 | Replies (874)
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@tresjur

Hello Eileena,

No, the implant is not an ICD. The Watchman does not affect the abnormal heart pumping, but rather acts as a dam to permanently close of the Left Atrial Appendage (LLA), Closing off the LLA can prevent a blood clot from blocking blood supply to the brain. I was on Warfarin for 14 years for A-Fib until my body could no longer tolerate it; the following 3 years on aspirin only and the Watchman implanted 14 months ago.

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eileena | @eileena | Nov 5, 2018

I will need to go get info on this as I never heard of it. Sounds like part of your heart is not in use due to this devise.

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