The cardiology team was led by Army veteran Michael Schaeffer, MD, director of the invasive cardiology program, according to a Sept. 23 press release.
The Watchman reduces stroke risk and serves as an alternative to blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem.
Dr. Schaeffer and his team debuted the procedure on two veteran patients.
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