The #1 Watchman implanter in the world Tom Waggoner gives an overview of his experience with WATCHMAN FLX PRO as well as tips and tricks for growing your watchman program.

Highlights:

* Hemocoat technology designed to reduce DRT (70% reduction in thombus at 14 days, 50% increased endothelial coverage at 45 days)

* Trial ongoing to investigate potential single anti-platelet therapy with new device

*Reduce untreatable LAA's with 40 mm device (6% previously untreatable now treatable)

* Fluoroscopic markers at shoulders to facilitate tug test and identify device position

* Tom uses smaller TEE probe (57% smaller diameter) to do procedures with conscious sedation

* Tom stops blood thinner at 90 days and images at 120 days to catch DRT (CHAMPION AF protocol)

* Tom discusses his outreach strategy and how he uses patient-facing symposiums on the weekend to grow volume

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