Hi All, Chris and I have returned from Austin after my Watchman followup. The Watchman was placed about 2 months ago and we went back for a TEE to check on the fit and performance of the device. All is well. The TEE showed a well placed device in exactly the right place, fitting well at the opening of the LAA and quite importantly, no evidence of any leakage around the edges or any evidby johnberger - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi All, Due to possible blood clot problems after LAA isolation, a TIA and a mild MI, I did not want to face probable multiple drug treatments for anti-coagulation and anti-platelet therapy. In consultation with Dr. Natale, I chose to procede and elected to have the Watchman device procedure done at St. David's in Austin. There was a bit of a scare, on March 8th when I was told thatby johnberger - AFIBBERS FORUM
For me, the protection from embolic stroke was the deciding factor. Taking Eliquis for life was a risky choice I was not willing to take. Taking a baby aspirin for life was something I could live with. Johnby johnberger - AFIBBERS FORUM
I too, am going for the Watchman procedure. I had my LAA ablated by Dr. Natale in Aug. of '15. I had two echo tests showing good blood flow and was released from taking the Elequis I was taking. Six months later I had a mild TIA which scared me and a month after that I had a mild MI which resulted in me getting a stent placed. It seemed like the right time to reevaluate my situation, andby johnberger - AFIBBERS FORUM