How to Know if You’re a Candidate for the WATCHMAN FLX
With the WATCHMAN FLX implant, one minimally invasive procedure reduces your stroke risk and can alleviate worries for life. Are you someone who qualifies for WATCHMAN device implantation? Contact our team at 844-235-6555 to learn more if three or more of the following apply to you.
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Atrial Fibrillation
If you have atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve problem or you have been prescribed a blood thinner for AFib (aspirin is not a blood thinner).
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Three or More of These Conditions
- Abnormal kidney (renal) function
- Abnormal liver function
- Cancer
- Congestive heart failure
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s
- Diabetes
- Hypertension (elevated blood pressure)
- Stroke, mini-stroke or thromboembolism
- Vascular disease
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You’ve Experienced Side Effects of Blood Thinners
- Major bleeding (GI bleeding in the brain or head)
- Minor bleeding (nose bleeds or easy bruising)
- Bleeding risk from other health conditions
- Decreased stability or mobility
- Avoiding hobbies or work that puts you at risk of falling
- Missing activities because of fear of falling
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Issues with Blood Thinners
- Adverse side effects
- Difficulty remembering to take your blood thinners
- Difficulty staying within clotting range
- Difficulty keeping regular INR blood testing appointments
- Difficulty sticking to less than eight alcoholic drinks per week
- Prolonged use of aspirin or NSAIDs
- Other major issues