AICD

When to opt for AICD implantation?

If you ever-

• survived a heart attack or cardiac arrest in the past
• suffered severe chest pains
• had a ventricular arrhythmia
• suffered from long QT syndrome (LQTS)

How is AICD transplanted?

Below your collarbone, a battery-powered pulse generator device is inserted in the skin of the chest so that it can monitor the heartbeat of the patient which is connected to ICD to your heart by a thin wire.

ICD embedding has turned into an exceptionally ubiquitous practice. After the gadget is embedded, surgeons will perform electrophysiology contemplates (EPS) to ensure that the device is working the way it should. The surgery typically takes around two hours.

How does AICD work?

An AICD is ordinarily about the span of a pager. It comprises of two sections:

• A heartbeat generator, which incorporates the battery and a few electronic circuits.
• AICD consists of wires, also known as leads. Depending on the type of ICD, the number of leads may vary.

On the off chance that the AICD identifies ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation, it conveys a controlled discharge of driving forces (called "overdrive" pacing). If that does not work, the AICD "stuns" the heart to reestablish the average pace. Up to date AICD gadgets can likewise work as a pacemaker if a moderate heart rate (bradycardia) happens.

At the point when ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation happens, the AICD records your heart rate, and also the date and time of the occasion. It can likewise mark what electrical treatment was expected to reestablish the regular functioning of the heart.