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Blood Thinners or Watchman Device Navigating AFIB Stroke Prevention
Blood Thinners or Watchman Device Navigating AFIB Stroke Prevention
Most patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFIB) are handed a prescription for blood thinners often without ever learning about another potentially life-changing option. In this episode of Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged, Dr. Aditya Mehra deep dives into the two main tools for stroke prevention in AFIB: traditional anticoagulants and the innovative Watchman device. He breaks down how blood clots form in the heart, why stroke prevention must be one of the very first conversations ...