STAT+: Doctors have questions about the Watchman. Boston Scientific has a sales pitch.
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An investigation examines Boston Scientific's promotional strategies for its Watchman implant as medical professionals raise clinical concerns. The report highlights the tension between physician scrutiny and aggressive corporate messaging in medical device adoption.
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