Baptist Health Floyd completes 500th Watchman procedure

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Baptist Health Floyd, a healthcare provider in New Albany, Indiana, has completed its 500th Watchman procedure, a milestone for the hospital's cardiac care program. The Watchman device is an alternative to oral anticoagulation therapy designed to reduce stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Why it matters

The Watchman procedure is a minimally invasive treatment option that can help patients with atrial fibrillation avoid the risks and inconveniences associated with long-term use of blood thinners. Reaching this 500-procedure milestone demonstrates Baptist Health Floyd's expertise and commitment to providing advanced cardiac care to the local community.

The details

The Watchman device is implanted in the left atrial appendage of the heart, reducing the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots from forming and escaping to the brain. Baptist Health Floyd has been offering the Watchman procedure since 2018 and has now reached the significant milestone of 500 successful procedures.

• Baptist Health Floyd began offering the Watchman procedure in 2018.
• The hospital recently completed its 500th Watchman procedure.

What’s next

Baptist Health Floyd plans to continue offering the Watchman procedure as part of its comprehensive cardiac care services, helping more patients with atrial fibrillation reduce their stroke risk.