Standard protocol following Watchman procedure. May 03, 2022 10:52PM |
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Chuck Connors
Is there a standard protocol followed by most EPs in terms of follow-on appointments and procedures post-Watchman procedure?
Does the Watchman cause irritation? Other side effects?
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Does the Watchman cause irritation? Other side effects?
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Mac
Is that concerning?
I haven’t heard from Natale yet. But they did schedule me for an echocardiogram next week, which seems unusual.
Re: Standard protocol following Watchman procedure. May 10, 2022 11:51AM |
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Carey
It's under 5 mm so I don't think it's concerning, but it's something they'll want to watch, which is probably why they're doing another echo. They probably want to verify the previous echo. What they'll hope for is that endothelial tissue will grow over that leak and seal it.
I am curious to know what is done if tissue does not grow over the leak and seal it. Is there then surgical intervention?
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Carey
Is that concerning?
I haven’t heard from Natale yet. But they did schedule me for an echocardiogram next week, which seems unusual.
It's under 5 mm so I don't think it's concerning, but it's something they'll want to watch, which is probably why they're doing another echo. They probably want to verify the previous echo. What they'll hope for is that endothelial tissue will grow over that leak and seal it.
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