Pacemaker Implantation is used for patients with irregular heart rhythms. Heart rhythm disorder consists of fast heart rhythm known as tachycardia and slow heart rhythm known as bradycardia. In USA, more than 300,000 sudden cardiac deaths occur every year. In India with a population of a billion, the incidence of cardiac disease, especially coronary artery disease, is very high. Sudden cardiac death in India is estimated to be much higher due to increased prevalence of coronary artery disease. Apart from the heart rhythm problem associated with coronary artery disease, many patients also suffer from fast heart rate or slow heart rate not associated with any structural heart disease. This also may be life-threatening in certain cases. Therefore, there is an urgent need for specialty clinics to identify and treat these patients. Asian heart institute is fully equipped to treat cardiac rhythm disorder, which is the predominant cause for sudden cardiac deaths. Various diagnostic and management options for cardiac rhythm management are widely available in this center.
There are many types of treatments to correct this disorder.
Single Chamber Pacemaker: If excessive bradycardia leads to symptoms in a patient, then a pacemaker may be necessary. Pacemaker is a device consisting of a long lasting battery; an electronic circuit encased in a can is placed below the collarbone underneath the subcutaneous tissue. One or more leads are inserted into the cardiac chamber and the proximal end is connected to the pacemaker. Pacemaker performs beat-to-beat monitoring and delivers pacing therapy when needed.
Dual Chamber Pacemaker: Leads are placed at the right upper chamber and right lower chamber. It senses the electrical activity in both the chambers, and if required, delivers pacing therapy.
Condition Details :
A slow heart rhythm due to an abnormal SA (sinus) node. Sinus node dysfunction is treated with a pacemaker.
