Parker County Today August 2015 | Page 41

The Watchmen Dr. amir malik Dr. Nayyar Shah Dr. SeNthil thambiDorai Leading doctors perform innovative FDA approved procedure in North Texas at Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth Watchmanâ„¢ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device The umbrella-shaped device seals off the appendage, and the body creates living tissue across the umbrella for permanent repair within about 45 days. The first of its kind, proven alternative to long-term warfarin therapy for stroke risk reduction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Minimally invasive procedure, requiring only a needle and catheter to set the device. New site location: 920 Hilltop Drive Weatherford, TX 76086 PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY 1017 12th Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76104 817-334-2800 AUGUST 2015 Heart Center of North Texas 39