Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia affecting over 5.5 million people worldwide. The most serious consequence of AF is ischaemic stroke. It is estimated that up to 20% of all strokes are related to AF. The most common and effective treatment is the use of the blood thinning medication Warfarin. Despite its proven efficacy, Warfarin therapy is not well-tolerated or may be difficult to control in many patients. The WATCHMAN LAA Closure Technology is a device alternative to Warfarin therapy in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. By closing off the LAA, the WATCHMAN Technology is designed to reduce the risk of stroke, cardiovascular death and systemic embolisation, potentially eliminating the need for long term Warfarin therapy.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia affecting over 5.5 million people worldwide. The most serious consequence of AF is ischaemic stroke. It is estimated that up to 20% of all strokes are related to AF. The most common and effective treatment is the use of the blood thinning medication Warfarin. Despite its proven efficacy, Warfarin therapy is not well-tolerated or may be difficult to control in many patients. The WATCHMAN LAA Closure Technology is a device alternative to Warfarin therapy in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. By closing off the LAA, the WATCHMAN Technology is designed to reduce the risk of stroke, cardiovascular death and systemic embolisation, potentially eliminating the need for long term Warfarin therapy.
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