Atrial Appendage Closure Devise (IMAGE)

Yale University

Atrial Appendage Closure Devise

Caption

The Watchman device prevents blood clots from forming in the left atrial appendage -- tissue that projects off one of the upper chambers of the heart.

Credit

Pat Lynch/ YaleNews

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.