For patients with atrial fibrillation who can’t safely take long-term blood thinners, the Watchman™ device offers a proven way to reduce stroke risk — without lifelong anticoagulants.
Dr. Sidney Peykar is in the top 1% nationwide for Watchman™ device implantation, giving Southwest Florida patients access to one of the most experienced implanters in the country.
The Watchman™ device is a small, implantable device that permanently closes off the left atrial appendage — the area of the heart where the vast majority of stroke-causing blood clots form in patients with AFib.
By sealing this area, the device reduces the risk of stroke without the bleeding risks associated with long-term blood thinners like warfarin.
The Watchman™ device is designed for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who need stroke protection but have difficulty tolerating long-term anticoagulation.
You may be a candidate if you have AFib and a history of bleeding, a high bleeding risk, or a lifestyle or occupation that makes blood thinners risky.
The Watchman™ device is implanted through a minimally invasive catheter procedure, usually under light sedation. Most patients spend one night in the hospital and return to normal activities within a few days.
Following implantation, Dr. Peykar provides complete follow-up care, including imaging to confirm the device has sealed properly so blood thinners can safely be discontinued.
In most cases, yes. After the device is confirmed to have sealed the left atrial appendage — typically within a few months — most patients can safely discontinue long-term blood thinners, under Dr. Peykar’s guidance.
The procedure is minimally invasive and performed under sedation, so most patients experience little to no discomfort. Recovery is generally quick.
Dr. Peykar is in the top 1% nationwide by volume for Watchman™ device implantation — one of the most experienced implanters in the country.
Yes, the Watchman™ device is covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans for eligible patients. Contact our office to verify your coverage.
Same-week appointments available at our Port Charlotte and Naples locations. We accept most major insurance plans.
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