Patients in the Tri-Cities who have a specific type of irregular heartbeat now have a new treatment option closer to home, ...

The Watchman procedure helps those with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Medicare covers the surgery for eligible beneficiaries. AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder consisting of rapid and irregular ...

Apr. 9—Medical Center Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. Manohar Angirekula, Dr. Adam Farber and Dr. Fernando Boccalandro successfully implanted the first WATCHMAN FLX Pro Device on April 1. MCH ...

Medicare covers Watchman surgery if it is deemed medically necessary to reduce stroke risk in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Medicare parts A and B and Medicare Advantage may cover ...

(WTNH) – A significant milestone for a lifesaving heart procedure at the leading center in the state. The 300 th Watchman was performed at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Dr. Edward ...

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is implementing a new heart procedure. Electrophysiologist Dr. Kevin Hayes says the Watchman procedure involves placing a permanent implant ...

Christus Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital staff gathered to celebrate the 1,000th successful WATCHMAN procedure Friday afternoon. Attendees congratulated the doctors as they talked, mingled and ...

“What we’re really doing is closing or sealing a little sac that comes off the heart, which is where the clots form that can ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TYLER, Texas (KETK) — CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances announced on Friday that they have successfully implanted the 1000th ...

Medical Center Hospital, along with the MCH Center for Heart Disease are hosting a special celebration for its successful completion of TAVR and WATCHMAN procedures over the past four years. The ...

Medical Center Hospital, along with the MCH Center for Heart Disease, are hosting a special celebration for its successful completion of TAVR and WATCHMAN procedures over the past three years. The ...