Procedures
When a person is affected by a disease or a heart rhythm disturbance, the medical team may decide to perform a procedure to address the issue. Depending on the case, various types of procedures may be performed, each with their own specific techniques.
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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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Ablation
Cardiac ablation is a surgical procedure designed to treat certain types of heart rhythm disorders known as arrhythmias. It restores a normal heart rhythm by isolating or destroying small areas in the heart that are causing abnormal electrical signals. This procedure can improve patients’ quality of life by reducing their symptoms and risks of long-term…
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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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