
Stroke Prevention for AFib Patients: Exploring the Benefits of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have a 5x increased
The WATCHMAN device is a catheter based procedure available for patients with an increased risk of stroke and systemic embolism (clot traveling to vital organs and stopping blood flow or rupturing the blood vessels) for whom clot prevention medicines are not an option or not working. Catheters are inserted in the groin and a small basket is launched in the appendage and blocks the connection between the left atrial appendage clot origin and the heart’s transportation highway.
The AtriClip device excludes the left atrial appendage in a minimally invasive open procedure done by one of our CT surgeon team members. Launched with a lobster like device, the clip that occludes or blocks the appendage from connecting with the heart. Overtime the appendage necrosis or dies off and will no longer be a source for clots.
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People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have a 5x increased
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"As a whole, patients' pre-procedure scores improve by over 30 points after an ablation with the Fix AFib Clinic."
"Two weeks after my heart surgery, I am back to work, directing my son in the garden, and feeling better than I have in nearly three years! Thank you."
"I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Laws for saving my life. The appreciation that I have for you is immeasurable."
"To Dr. Laws and the whole team, with gratitude for your care and kindness."
"Survey results show Fix AFib patients have a 'significant, meaningful difference in their quality of life' after an ablation procedure."
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