Implantable Cardiac Prostheses
When a person is affected by a disease or a heart rhythm disturbance, the medical team may decide to implant a cardiac prosthetic device to address the issue. This includes defibrillators, pacemakers and insertable cardiac monitors.
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD)
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small device that is placed under the skin, generally in the pectoral region. This device continuously monitors the patient’s heart rate and, if necessary, delivers an electric shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm if an arrhythmia occurs. There are two different models: This is the most common model. …
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small device that is placed under the skin in the pectoral region. This device continuously monitors the patient’s heart rate and, if necessary, delivers an electric shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm if a potentially fatal arrhythmia occurs. How does an ICD work? There are two types of…
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Electrophysiology studies
The heart has a specific electrical conduction system that orchestrates your heartbeats. Certain abnormalities can cause heart rhythm disorders. An electrophysiology (EP) study is a procedure designed to accurately assess electrical cardiac activity. It can therefore identify the abnormalities causing heart rhythm disorders known as arrhythmias. This test is therefore a valuable diagnosis tool and…
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Insertable cardiac monitor (ICM)
An insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), also known as an implantable loop recorder (ILR), is a long-term heart monitoring device. This miniaturized device is implanted under the skin to continuously record the heart’s electrical activity over long periods of time ranging from a few months to several years, depending on the model. This technology is particularly…
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Pacemakers
The heart is an organ that is run by an internal electrical system that generates regular electrical pulses to coordinate the contractions of its chambers. For some people, this electrical system may malfunction, causing abnormal heart rhythms. This is where pacemakers come in. These medical devices are implanted under the skin to regulate the heart’s…
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Medication
What will the medication do? People who have a heart condition frequently receive prescriptions for different types of medication, regardless of whether they will need surgery. These medications can serve various purposes: some help restore heart rhythm, others lower blood pressure, while others reduce cholesterol levels. The following is an overview of the most common…
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