The Watchman procedure is a medical procedure used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heartbeat. The procedure involves the implantation of a small device, called the Watchman device, into the left atrial appendage (LAA) of the heart. The LAA is a small pouch on the left side of the heart where blood can collect and form clots.
These clots can then travel to the brain and cause a stroke. The Watchman implant is intended to block the LAA to prevent blood clots from forming and traveling to the brain, thereby reducing the risk of stroke in patients with AFib.
The success rate of the Watchman procedure can be evaluated in several different ways, including the rate of device implantation, the rate of device closure, and the rate of stroke prevention. Here is some information on the success rates of these different aspects of the procedure:
- Device implantation: The success rate of device implantation refers to the percentage of patients in whom the Watchman device is successfully implanted. According to a review of clinical studies, the overall success rate of device implantation ranges from 94% to 100%. This means that in most cases, the Watchman device is successfully implanted into the LAA during the procedure.
- Device closure: The success rate of device closure refers to the percentage of patients in whom the Watchman device is fully and properly closed after implantation. According to a review of clinical studies, the overall success rate of device closure ranges from 91% to 100%. This means that in most cases, the Watchman device is fully and properly closed after implantation, which is important for its effectiveness in preventing stroke.
- Stroke prevention: The success rate of stroke prevention refers to the percentage of patients who experience a stroke after the Watchman procedure. The overall success rate of stroke prevention ranges from 50% to 90%. This means that in most cases, the Watchman procedure is effective in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with AFib. However, it is important to note that the actual success rate of stroke prevention may vary depending on the patient’s individual risk factors and the severity of their AFib.
It is also important to note that the Watchman procedure is not without risks. Some common complications associated with the procedure include bleeding, infection, and heart attack. The rate of complications varies depending on the study, but according to a review of clinical studies, the overall rate of complications ranges from 2% to 8%.
The success rate of the Watchman procedure can vary depending on the aspect of the procedure being evaluated. The success rate of device implantation and device closure is generally high, with most patients experiencing successful implantation and closure.
The success rate of stroke prevention is also generally good, with most patients experiencing a reduced risk of stroke after the procedure. However, it is important to note that the procedure is not without risks and that the actual success rate may vary depending on the patient’s individual risk factors and AFib severity.
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Invasive therapies may also be used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm, such as electrical cardioversion which sends electrical impulses through your chest wall and allows normal heart rhythm to restart, or catheter ablation which disconnects the pathway of the abnormal rhythm. If your doctor determines that electrical devices are the best course of action, you may be given a permanent pacemaker, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or biventricular (B-V) pacemakers and defibrillators.
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CVG offers a variety of services that can check and treat causes of fainting. At CVG, we perform stress tests that will observe blood flow and test for Atrial Fibrillation. There are three types of stress tests that we perform:
A treadmill test is a test in which you will walk on a treadmill that gets faster and steeper every 3 minutes. This will stress your heart so that our nurse or doctor can determine your EKG and blood pressure.
An echo test is performed before and after your treadmill test to determine how well your heart pumps blood.
A nuclear stress test is a treadmill test that is prefaced by an injection of medicine that shows the flow of blood to your heart.
We also offer cardiac catheterization, in which a catheter is inserted into the heart in order to take pictures and conduct tests. This procedure allows doctors to gain more information about your condition and suggest treatment options if the fainting episode is due to heart conditions.
If these tests determine a problem, we offer treatment solutions to fix several conditions. Learn more about our services here, or schedule an appointment to talk to our doctors.
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