WATCHMAN Implant Reduces Stroke Risk in AFib Patients

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that affects six million Americans. Patients with AFib are at significant risk of stroke, and the WATCHMAN device reduces the risk of AFib-related stroke. Watch now, as Dr. Manish Shah tells ‪@fox5dc‬ how the WATCHMAN implant works and why it is an effective stroke prevention treatment option for AFib.

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