Dr. Brijeshwar Maini Performs Milestone Case, Expanding Stroke Prevention Options for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
July 21, 2026– Good Samaritan Medical Center has successfully completed its first implantation of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device, marking another milestone in the hospital’s commitment to advancing cardiovascular care in Palm Beach County. The procedure, one of a line of full-suite diagnostic and surgical services available at the Good Samaritan Center for Preventative Cardiac Medicine, was performed by interventional cardiologist Dr. Brijeshwar Maini, Director of the Center for Preventive Cardiac Medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
The WATCHMAN FLX Pro device is designed to reduce stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who need an alternative to long-term blood thinner medications, with the latest-generation device designed to reduce the risk of device-related thrombus, deliver enhanced visualization markers for precise placement, and provide an expanded size range to treat a broader population of patients…