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AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder consisting of rapid and irregular heartbeats, which can lead to the formation of blood clots in the heart. These clots develop in a small pouch called the left ...

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is implementing a new heart procedure. Electrophysiologist Dr. Kevin Hayes says the Watchman procedure involves placing a permanent implant ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib is the leading cause of stroke. The American Heart Association says five million Americans currently have AFib, with an additional 12 million ...

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional recently performed its 700th WATCHMAN procedure, marking a significant milestone for the medical center, according to a community announcement. The WATCHMAN procedure is ...

The Banner North Colorado Medical Center has completed its 250th minimally invasive procedure for stroke prevention. David Bicknell, Banner Health cardiologist and electrophysiologist, finished the ...