Transcription of WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
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Patient Information GuideBoston Scienti c, (ePatient Guide (PG)Template, 8in x 8in, 90642526 AA), ePG, WATCHMAN , EN, 90743933-02 ABlack (K) E Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device2 Boston Scienti c, (ePatient Guide (PG)Template, 8in x 8in, 90642526 AA), ePG, WATCHMAN , EN, 90743933-02 ABlack (K) E INFORMATION GUIDEYour doctor has recommended that you consider undergoing a procedure to receive the WATCHMAN Implant or you have recently had a WATCHMAN Implant procedure in a part of your heart called the left Atrial Appendage (LAA). The following information about the WATCHMAN Implant is important for you to know and will address many of the common questions you may have about your YOUR HEARTThis section will discuss the basic function of the normal heart and will also explain what happens when the heart develops the condition known as Atrial Normal HeartThe heart is divided into four chambers: two upper Atrial chambers (a right and left atrium) and two lower ventricular chambers (a right and left ventricle).
The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device is implanted at the opening of the left atrial appendage and is intended to prevent left atrial appendage blood clots from entering your blood stream and potentially causing a stroke. It is made of materials that are common to many medical devices. The implant is designed to
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