When is pacemaker placement necessary?

The human heart works under the control of the sinus node located in the right atrium. When this node fails, its work is duplicated by the atrioventricular node, located in the transition zone between the atrium and ventricle. When the body is normal, the operation of these nodes allows the heart to contract consistently. In the case of arrhythmias, the sequence is disrupted, provoking health problems and creating a life-threatening situation.

Ventricular tachycardia carries the greatest risk. In this case, the foci of excitation are dislocated in the gastric rather than the sinus node. Such disorders may cause sudden death of the patient.

Atrial fibrillation is another dangerous pathology. It is characterized by abnormalities in the atria. Its danger is that blood clots form in the atria, are able to travel anywhere in the body through the circulatory system, provoke a stroke or acute embolism. In addition, disorderly contractions of the heart muscle are a direct pathway to heart failure.

In case the natural nodes responsible for the normal functioning of the heart fail to fulfill their task, MDI Clinic specialists offer implantation of an artificial pacemaker that produces electrical discharges for stimulation. These devices are called pacemakers and are no bigger than a matchbox. The most modern variants are even smaller.

Examination before pacemaker placement at MDI Clinic

The indication for pacemaker placement is given by an experienced cardiologist. These types of tests are prescribed to the patient beforehand:

• Echocardiography. Designed to assess heart function and blood flow within the myocardium.
• Ergometry. This is an ECG that is performed when the patient is exercising and the heart is receiving an increased workload.
• Holter monitoring. Long ECG process, readings are taken overnight with the patient’s normal lifestyle.

Pacemaker placement at MDI Clinic center

To ensure healthy heart function, the clinic’s specialists implant devices under the chest muscle. Wires are run between the pacemaker and the heart. And, in the event of a rhythmic disturbance, the device gives the appropriate pulses.

Depending on the location of the electrodes, a distinction is made:

• Single-chamber stimulators (placed in the right ventricle);
• bicameral (in the right atrium and right ventricle);
• biventricular (in the right atrium and both ventricles).

The specific option is prescribed by a cardiologist.

Minor invasive surgery involves:

• Inserting electrodes into the patient’s heart using the catheterization process (through punctures in the thigh);
• implanting the device itself under the muscle;
• connection.

After surgery, the patient remains under the care of specialists for testing and adjustments.

Advantages of contacting MDI Clinic

Israeli medicine has long made a steady step toward a healthy future without disease or life-threatening risks. Modern pacemakers, the latest approaches to performing surgeries and minimal risks are the main advantages for which patients from all over the world choose the help of Israeli doctors.

MDI Clinic utilizes instruments that are operated worldwide. Therefore, patients will definitely not face any problems with medical follow-up in their home country.

Entrust yourself to the safe hands of professional Israeli cardiologists and give your heart a chance to work steadily.