Watchman FLX Recommended by Natale July 25, 2018 02:22PM |
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Re: Watchman FLX Recommended by Natale July 26, 2018 08:33PM |
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The patients in the original clinical trials in the US were disproportionately female, so the FDA asked Boston Scientific to repeat the trial with men. I was approved for that trial, so next week I'll be in Austin to have a FLX implanted. I spoke with Drs. Natale and Rodney Horton at HRS2018 and they both enthusiastically endorsed the FLX. In Dr. Horton's words, he wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to his own friends and family members, and he's probably implanted more of them than anyone in the US. It's a better design in a number of ways and is easier to implant. Boston Scientific also addressed the device embolizations with several design changes. If you haven't already seen it, have a look at this article, and in particular the "Limitations" section, which describes the design changes they made. I also attended a webinar by Dr. Christopher Ellis of Vanderbilt who has extensive experience with left atrial appendage occlusion devices and he was equally enthusiastic about it.
I'm not in the least bit concerned about the device or the procedure. You don't get enthusiastic approval from people like Natale, Horton and Ellis when there are doubts or limitations.
Re: Watchman FLX Recommended by Natale July 26, 2018 08:47PM |
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I brought up the Watchman to Dr Natale following my ablation last week. He said it was too soon and that we would discuss it when I am back in January.
Re: Watchman FLX Recommended by Natale July 26, 2018 09:29PM |
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Watchman FLX July 27, 2018 09:42AM |
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Re: Watchman FLX Recommended by Natale July 27, 2018 07:11PM |
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Well Andy you won't be the only gray haired dude, lol. I will be the gray haired dude next door. I will be watching for you and Carey and maybe we'll have a chance to say hello. Hope you have a safe and pleasant journey to Austin.
Jerry
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Hello Carey, I will also be at TCAI/St. David's next week for my Watchman FLX procedure on Thursday. My wife and I will arrive in Austin Tuesday afternoon and I have an Appt. with Dr. Natale at 12:00 on Wednesday followed by an echo and a CT in the afternoon.
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Hello Carey, I will also be at TCAI/St. David's next week for my Watchman FLX procedure on Thursday. My wife and I will arrive in Austin Tuesday afternoon and I have an Appt. with Dr. Natale at 12:00 on Wednesday followed by an echo and a CT in the afternoon.
Well, quite the party we've got going!
But are you sure about the 12:00 pm Wednesday appointment with Natale? Because if you are we've got a bit a problem. That's also my appointment time with him.
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Hello Carey, I will also be at TCAI/St. David's next week for my Watchman FLX procedure on Thursday. My wife and I will arrive in Austin Tuesday afternoon and I have an Appt. with Dr. Natale at 12:00 on Wednesday followed by an echo and a CT in the afternoon.
Well, quite the party we've got going!
But are you sure about the 12:00 pm Wednesday appointment with Natale? Because if you are we've got a bit a problem. That's also my appointment time with him.
Bring a good book
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Perhaps Dr Natale is going to meet with all of you at the same time so that he does not have to repeat himself. -
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