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Any experiences with Watchman Implant for A-Fib?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Mar 8 8:52am | Replies (261)
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@twohearts

My doctor said I will need the Watchman Device but I see a lot of negative information. I even read some believe there weren't enough studies done. This is my situation...So my Cardiologist got the report from my heart monitor that I had to wear for 2 weeks. They noticed I have PAC’s & PVC’s. Did not explain what that means. He wants to take me off Bisoprolol 10mg/ day & put me on Sotalol 80mg/day??? He’s the guy that wants to possibly do an ablation & told me not to go to the gym anymore because I’m working my heart too hard. PVS’s are premature ventricular contractions and PAS’s are premature atrial contractions, it’s not good. I am suppose do whatever he says. Your heart is basically tripping over itself trying to keep up. I am just wondering if the Watchman has been out lon enough to have better reviews?

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Sep 16, 2021

Hi @twohearts and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will see that I moved your post to include you in an ongoing discussion about the watchman device so you can connect with members that in your same situation.

I thought you might be interested in a few articles about the Watchman as well:
Watchman in the Real World: Reports on Use in High-Risk Patients and Overall Safety: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/watchman-in-the-real-world-reports-on-use-in-high-risk-patients-and-overall-safety/

The Efficacy and Safety of the WATCHMAN Device in LAA Occlusion in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Contraindicated to Oral Anticoagulation: A Focused Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6300422/

Evaluating Real-World Clinical Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Receiving the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Technology: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.118.006841

Did you ask your doctor why he wants to switch your medication?

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