Heart Health

Explaining the Watchman Procedure – McLeod Health

Medically Reviewed by Prabal K. Guha, MD People with atrial fibrillation (or Afib) have 3 to 5 times greater risk for ischemic stroke. The left atrial appendage, a small pouch located on the top of the heart, is believed to be the source of a majority of stroke-causing blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. […]