ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lovelace Heart Hospital is celebrating the new addition of their 1,000th heart device. Called the Watchman, the device offers patients who have heart problems, like atrial fibrillation, an easier way to reduce blood clotting. This is important because those blood clots can lead to health risks, such as increased risk of stroke and other heart failure-related complications. Story continues below News: New Mexico city reaches $20M settlement in the death of a woman shot by officer Trending: Battle continues for East Mountain residents as Campbell Ranch development moves forward Community: Fees waived on Black Friday at New Mexico state parks Sports: Lobos linemen purchase turkeys for families in need with NIL funds The device, which is about the size of a quarter, is placed during a one-time procedure and can reduce or completely stop the patient's need to take blood thinners. The Lovelace Heart Hospital is the only facility to have placed 1,000 of these devices.