Treatment Duration
60 Minutes
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Treatment Cost
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A healthy heart beats around 60 to 100 times in a minute. However, the pulse rate can get irregular and rapid due to uncoordinated contraction of the heart muscle fibres. This is known as fibrillation. An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is a device that is implanted or installed in the chest to treat an irregular heartbeat.
Surgery Name |
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |
Alternative Name |
Automated Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator |
Conditions Treated |
Heart Failure, Heartbeat is dangerously fast, Heart muscles are weak, The heart is not able to perform its primary function, Restore heartbeat |
Benefits of the Surgery |
Life saving, Longer Life span, Less recovery Time |
Treated by |
Cardiologist |
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Sometimes, the heartbeat may get too fast, and the heart muscles get weak, resulting in a condition known as Arrhythmia. This disrupts the natural rhythm of the heart. ICD is used when:
An implanted ICD monitors the heartbeat continuously. When it detects an irregularity, the device provides an electric shock to the heart and restores its normal rhythm.
An ICD is a palm-sized battery-powered device installed in a patient's chest who have:
An ICD contains a Lithium battery that can last up to five to seven years. When the battery runs out of power, the doctor will recommend replacing the generator with a new one during a minor outpatient procedure. Depending on a patient’s specific conditions, a doctor may prescribe the following types of ICDs for treating Arrhythmia:
The ICD identifies abnormal heart rhythms and determines the appropriate therapy to restore normal heart rhythm. The ICD is programmed to include either or all of the following functions:
The selection of an ICD depends on a patient's condition and the opinion of their surgeon. The patient is advised to stay in the hospital overnight and can go home the next day after the procedure. The procedure of defibrillator implantation follows these steps:
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The patient must take some precautions after the implantation of an ICD, which include:
The common side effects which may occur after the procedure include:
The possible complications after an ICD implantation include:
The sequelae of not treating the complications of ICD in time include:
Call your healthcare professional if you experience any side effects or complications mentioned above.
Suppose a patient is suffering from any of the above symptoms or conditions. In that case, their heart may not be able to pump blood efficiently to the body. The doctor must treat this disturbed heart rhythm immediately by installing a defibrillator. If the treatment is delayed, it can be dangerous, leading to:
Last Updated on: 5 July 2024
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