Pacemaker Implantation and Electrophysiology Intervention
Pacemaker implantation treats abnormal heart rhythms through electrophysiology intervention. See how the device works and how the one-hour procedure goes.
Medicine is advancing quickly, so it is no surprise that treatment for patients with heart problems now runs smoothly. Sometimes a patient suffers a serious disorder that gives the heartbeat an abnormal rhythm. To treat it, electrophysiology intervention with a pacemaker is needed. Here is the information.
What Is the Main Function of a Pacemaker?
People can go about their activities well as long as their hearts have no problems. Unfortunately, there are very many diseases related to the heart. Even other diseases, such as diabetes, turn out to affect how this organ works. This can clearly put sufferers in danger.
When the heartbeat is too slow, the person suffers symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and fainting. If left alone, other organs may also run into trouble because blood is not circulating well. This is why the pacemaker was eventually created.
Once the device is implanted, the heartbeat is regulated right away, so the rhythm is much closer to normal. The device works by sending signals to the heart through a lead, making it beat when its rhythm changes. The main generator is only about the size of a matchbox. The lead is placed in a chamber of the heart, depending on the doctor's advice.
Implanting a Pacemaker
Because it is one of the most advanced electrophysiology intervention procedures, a pacemaker is implanted using a catheter inserted through a blood vessel in the groin. The patient needs only local anesthesia and can still talk with the doctor. Implantation takes only about 1 hour.
The device is very small and quite different from conventional pacemakers that use a battery and wires. Today, such pacemakers no longer come with a lead. The device also has an integrated battery, so it lasts a long time. It is also equipped with electrodes, so the patient can monitor their heart activity well.
To date, pacemaker implantation has been in good demand because of its many advantages. The procedure leaves no scar, so the risk of infection is minimal. Recovery is also short, so patients won't suffer prolonged pain.
The small size also makes this electrophysiology intervention quite practical. The newest model is even 93 percent smaller than the conventional version. It is no wonder the procedure has so many takers. Still, make sure you have the implantation done at an experienced heart hospital.
Before implantation, the doctor will always run a thorough examination. Your health information is the most important consideration. You need to be patient with every step of the procedure and do your best to follow all of the doctor's advice. If the doctor ends up prescribing only medication, that is the option they consider most suitable.
Check the profile of a heart doctor who specializes in electrophysiology intervention: Dr. Sunu Budhi Raharjo
