Zach Root @RepRoot

@RyanTedfordMD @grok summarize this trial design and why sham-controlled evaluation may or may not be preferred by physicians and industry

Here’s to a successful WATCHMAN WEDNESDAY! 5 watchman’s before 2:30pm! Shout out to the cath lab staff, my cardiac imager, and anesthesia for our most efficient day ever! #Cardiology #CardioTwitter #heart #afib #MedTwitter #watchman #atrialfibrillation #structuralheart #epeeps @TAVRBot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB @BotPci

Here is a narrated video clip demonstrating the use of ICE during an ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation using PFA. Please make sure you turn up your volume. @MRazminia.bsky.social

What is the OPTION Clinical Trial? OPTION is the first randomized, head-to-head study comparing WATCHMAN FLX™ to OAC therapy after cardiac ablation, and will determine if #LAAC with WATCHMAN FLX is a reasonable alternative to OAC therapy for patients in this setting.

See how PFA workflows can be optimized with an integrated single-catheter solution to map and ablate, with FARAVIEW™ and FARAWAVE™ NAV. bit.ly/3UgxUmb #PulsedFieldAblation Safety Link: bit.ly/48jVqED

CMS has established hospital payment for inpatient cardiac #ablation and #LAAC when performed together to treat atrial fibrillation. Effective immediately, concomitant inpatient AF ablation + LAAC procedures will be paid under new MS-DRG 317. Boston Scientific's OPTION clinical trial is fully enrolled and investigates the use of the WATCHMAN™ Implant for stroke prevention post ablation, both in staged and concomitant use cases. Learn more about OPTION here: bit.ly/3BiEMsG

With WATCHMAN TruSteer™ Access System, Dr. Noah Thormeier has the precision and control to close any appendage, regardless of anatomical morphology. The flexion & extension available with WATCHMAN TruSteer enabled Dr. Thormeier to access and close both anterior and posterior anatomies shown in these two #LAAC cases. IFU: bit.ly/3YP62GY

@dr_sabs_ @MyJSCAI @DrJayMohan @Pooh_Velagapudi @SandeepNathanMD @DrAmirKaki @Babar_Basir @poojaotherwise @GiorgioMedranda @HadyLichaaMD @sahilparikhmd @SinaiCards @McLarenHeartVas @Allison_Dupont @DoctorKini @DrAnthonyTeta @DrMustafaT Congrats!

One-year outcomes from the SURPASS NCDR LAAO Registry published in @CircIntv continue to highlight the industry-leading safety profile of the WATCHMAN FLX™ #LAAC device observed in separate controlled and real-world studies. View the data: bit.ly/3MQfCUw

Sept is #AFib Awareness Month Essential tips for using AFib wearables: 1. Know the limits: There are so many new wearable devices with ECG features! Wearables aid monitoring, but not all are equal in how well they can detect arrhythmias

It’s #AFibAwarenessMonth. Black adults with AFib represent ~4% of LAAC procedures and are 2x more likely to have a stroke than White adults. Close the Gap, a BSC initiative, aims to improve access to care and address these disparities. Learn more: bit.ly/3TqnzU8

How are you helping your AFib patients manage their stroke risk? Join us as we continue to raise awareness for #AFib. Give your AFib patients an alternative for managing their stroke risk with the WATCHMAN Implant. #AFibAwarenessMonth Safety information: bit.ly/4eE38fB

The WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro #LAAC Device’s radiopaque markers guide device placement, enabling optimal sealing performance. IFU: bit.ly/3YP62GY

The AVANT GUARD trial is designed to demonstrate FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) as a safe and effective first-line therapy in persistent AF patients, with the potential to revolutionize clinical practices, enhancing patient care and quality of life. #PulsedFieldAblation

See for yourself how a FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation procedure works with this 360˚ video immersion. Login to EDUCARE to experience: bit.ly/3WTEbWF Safety info: bit.ly/3AcLwHU

Achieve predictable ZERO EXCHANGE left heart access with the VersaCross Connect™ Access Solution for FARADRIVE™; engineered to integrate seamlessly into your FARAPULSE™ PFA System procedural workflow. Safety info: bostonscientific.com/en-US/products…

@DrJayMohan Thanks for sharing doctor! These things are helpful for industry too 😁

#FellowBootCamp- Vascular Access! My goals in the Cath lab for a first year: 🛑Safety 🟢Access 😎Getting the RCA In the first couple of months of your training focus on these important concepts. Understand both #RadialFirst and #SafeFemoral ..ultrasound and micro puncture! Keys to access 🔑 Don’t get frustrated 🔑 Understand the anatomy and how to troubleshoot location of vessel 🔑 Don’t rush! 🔑 Don’t be ashamed to ask for help/give up the needle Equipment needed ⭐️ Use a 21G (micro puncture) needle for any access. ⭐️ 21G needle works with an 0.018 wire. Can consider micro wire, nitrex, or platinum plus among others ⭐️ 6F sheath usually used (sheath size is by inner diameter vs guide is outer) hemostasis As a fellow spend at least the first month not only learning access but also HEMOSTASIS Put the radial hemostasis band on yourself. Understand patent hemostasis! Pull the groin sheath yourself. Realize why closure devices don’t always work! all the vascular pros out there (#IC #Vascular, #IRAD) share any advice in regards to access to the residents/fellows out there stepping into the endovascular world #FellowBootCamp #Cardiotwitter #Cardiology

With the WATCHMAN TruSteer™ Access System, coaxial alignment after deployment results in more accurate contrast shot and confident tug assessment before release. Learn more: bit.ly/3xNuUFS IFU: bit.ly/3XURZAU