Can you have an MRI with watchman?
Can you have an MRI with watchman?
MRI safety testing has shown that the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device is “MRI Conditional” and that a patient with a WATCHMAN Implant may safely undergo an MRI scan under certain conditions listed on the WATCHMAN Device Implant Card.
Where is a Watchman device placed?
To implant WATCHMAN, your doctor makes a small cut in your upper leg and inserts a narrow tube, as done in a standard stent procedure. Your doctor then guides WATCHMAN into the left atrial appendage (LAA) of your heart. The procedure is done under general anesthesia and takes about an hour.
Does Watchman procedure require contrast?
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Who should not get the Watchman device?
People who should NOT be considered for the WATCHMAN™ Implant, but are not limited to: Patients who cannot take warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. Patients who should not or cannot undergo heart catheterization procedures.
What is the Watchman device?
The WATCHMAN Device is a parachute-shaped, self-expanding device that closes the LAA. It was tested in several studies that showed the device was a good alternative treatment for patients who cannot tolerate treatment with warfarin. The WATCHMAN device is implanted percutaneously (through the skin) in the electrophysiology (EP) lab.
Is the Watchman device safe?
MRI safety testing has shown that the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device is “MRI Conditional” and that a patient with a WATCHMAN Implant may safely undergo an MRI scan under certain conditions listed on the WATCHMAN Device Implant Card. Prior to undergoing an MRI scan, inform your doctor or MRI technologist that you have a WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device, and show them the WATCHMAN Device Implant Card.
How does the Watchman device work?
The WATCHMAN device effectively closes off an area of the heart called the left atrial appendage (LAA) to keep harmful blood clots from entering the blood stream and potentially causing a stroke.
What is the Watchman device made of?
The Watchman Device is made out of a metallic frame that is then covered with a thin layer of fabric. It is extremely lightweight. The frame is made out of a nitinol alloy that is very common with cardiac implants. The fabric is made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and is attached by tiny sutures.
