Greenville, OH resident Larry Harter started experiencing lightheadedness and fatigue while working on his local construction job. His wife insisted he visit the hospital where it was determined that Larry had atrial fibrillation. After years of living on blood thinners, Larry decided to pursue the WATCHMAN procedure with the help of care under Dr. Henry Chong of Reid Health’s Bethel Cardiology. Larry is back to life and is excited to help others who may be on the same journey.
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Greenville, OH resident Larry Harter started experiencing lightheadedness and fatigue while working on his local construction job. His wife insisted he visit the hospital where it was determined that Larry had atrial fibrillation. After years of living on blood thinners, Larry decided to pursue the WATCHMAN procedure with the help of care under Dr. Henry Chong of Reid Health’s Bethel Cardiology. Larry is back to life and is excited to help others who may be on the same journey.
Device Reduces Stroke Risk, Eliminates Need for Blood Thinners in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Franciscan Health is one of the few hospitals in Indiana offering patients with abnormal heart rhythm – or atrial fibrillation (Afib) – a life-changing device that greatly reduces the risk of stroke.
Afib is a condition where the heart beats irregularly at a high rate and patients are treated with blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin). These drugs reduce the likelihood of experiencing potentially dangerous blood clots within the heart which may cause a stroke.