Pensacola hospital celebrates ‘tremendous milestone’ of procedures to help those with heart condition

Olivia Wilson

May 15, 2024 at 3:39 PM·1 min read

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and BHVI leadership all gathered on May 1 to celebrate what they call a “tremendous milestone.”

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That milestone: 1,000 Watchman procedures.

According to a press release, the Watchman procedure helps to reduce the risk of stroke in people with Atrial Fibrillation, a condition where the upper chambers of the heart beat out of sync with the lower chambers and can lead to blood clots.

The milestone comes after the institute introduced the procedure to Northwest Florida in 2016, the release notes.

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“Our doctors have now provided this treatment that helps reduce the risk of stroke to 1,000 patients, and we’re proud to offer that level of experience and expertise for our patients,” said Beau Pollard, vice president and administrator for Baptist Hospital.

For more information, visit the Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute’s website.

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