
Watchman™ method for atrial fibrillation
Chief physician Dr. Christof Wald performed the first implantation of what is known as a Watchman™ (mechanical left atrial appendage occlusion) in North Rhine-Westphalia back in 2010 and is still one of the leading experts in the field of left atrial appendage occlusion implantation. This is also reflected in the fact that he trains colleagues worldwide in this methodology.
The Watchman™ method is particularly suitable for patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot tolerate the “normal” treatment with anticoagulant drugs or if the drugs do not offer sufficient protection against secondary conditions such as a stroke.