03/24/2026
Palmdale Regional Medical Center is excited to have launched its Structural Heart Program with the WATCHMAN™ procedure, supported by a dedicated staff and bringing advanced cardiology technology to the Antelope Valley.
For heart and vascular patients, the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure implant is an alternative for people who must take blood-thinning medications long term. The implant is designed to work as a safety net by closing off the left atrial heart flap and catching harmful clots before they enter the bloodstream to the heart and brain.
During atrial fibrillation (AF), the heart’s upper chambers beat irregularly. They also beat out of sync with the lower heart chambers. Cardiologists typically treat AF with blood-thinning medications, including aspirin or warfarin to help prevent blood clots and stroke.
An FDA-approved implant, the WATCHMAN™ is a minimally invasive heart device that’s implanted through a small needle puncture in the groin. It looks like a tiny parachute made from flexible mesh and springy wires and is guided through a catheter into a patient’s heart, where it can filter potential blood clots and prevent possible stroke.
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