WATCHMAN Procedure

The WATCHMAN implant is a one-time, minimally invasive procedure that may provide non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients with a lifetime of stroke risk reduction without the bleeding risk associated with long-term oral anticoagulant therapy. The WATCHMAN implant may be suitable for a broad range of NVAF patients and may be an appropriate option for patients that:

Have an increased risk for stroke and be recommended for anticoagulation
Are suitable for short-term warfarin
Have an appropriate reason to seek a non-pharmacologic alternative to warfarin

Long-term results from PROTECT AF and PREVAIL demonstrated WATCHMAN reduced risk of disabling stroke, bleeding post procedure, and mortality vs. warfarin, including:

55% relative risk reduction in disabling and fatal strokes
72% relative risk reduction in major bleeding 6-months post implant
27% relative risk reduction in all-cause mortality

For more information or referrals, please call 303-318-2455 .

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Program Information

Based out of Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, the WATCHMAN program involves a team of structural heart experts that include electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists. Together, these heart care experts have created a program that is an established leader in WATCHMAN implant procedures in the Rocky Mountain region.

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Calcium Scoring

Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT)

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMRI)

Convergent Procedure for Afib

EVAR/TEVAR

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Laser Lead Extraction

MitraClip Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

WATCHMAN Procedure