Device Offers Alternative to Warfarin or Coumadin in Preventing Strokes From Atrial Fibrillation
Posted on March 31st, 2009 by Mellanie
There is a lot of news coming out of the American College of Cardiology annual meetings going on currently in Orlando. One such story, about the Watchman device trial, is particularly important to those with afib who are concerned about blood clots and stroke.
Read more at: Watchman Device as Alternative to Warfarin or Coumadin
Tags: Anticoagulation, Prevention //
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