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The Watchman procedure involves implanting a tiny device in the heart to trap blood clots that may form in the left atrial appendage. It is suitable for people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who cannot take blood thinners. The device is inserted through a catheter in a vein near the groin. Risks include Show Full Answer

The Watchman procedure involves implanting a tiny device in the heart to trap blood clots that may form in the left atrial appendage. It is suitable for people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who cannot take blood thinners. The device is inserted through a catheter in a vein near the groin. Risks include misplacement of the device, blood buildup in the heart, and stroke.

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