The Murmur Pod Featuring Dr. Tom Waggoner #1 WACTHMAN Implanter

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 Like and subscribe to see more! Follow the MurmurMD Youtube for more tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrLYhAhliQ2ZvXinkDCZvA Download the MurmurMD app here: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1586692687?pt=123231498&ct=curtis&mt=8 #cardiology #cardio #Surgery #cathlab #valve #TAVR #shorts #surgery #medical #medicalresearch #calcium #Boston #BostonScientific #Watchman #hearthealth #hearthealthawareness