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All About

Biventricular Pacing

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Symptoms

  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea) when you exert yourself or when you lie down.
  • Fatigue and weakness.
  • Swelling (edema) in your legs, ankles and feet.
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat.
  • Reduced ability to exercise.
  • Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm.

Causes

  • cardiomyopathy, a disorder of the heart muscle that causes the heart to become weak.
  • a congenital heart defect.
  • a heart attack.
  • heart valve disease.
  • certain types of arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms.
  • high blood pressure.
  • emphysema, a disease of the lung.
  • diabetes.

More about Treatment

In the normal heart, the lower chambers (ventricles) pump at the same time and in sync with the heart's upper chambers (atria).

When a person has heart failure, often the right and left ventricles do not pump together. And when the heart's contractions become out of sync, the left ventricle is not able to pump enough blood to the body.

This eventually leads to an increase in heart failure symptoms, such as shortness of breath, dry cough, swelling in the ankles or legs, weight gain, increased urination, fatigue, or rapid or irregular heartbeat.

FAQ on this Treatment

What are other pacemakers available?

Single chamber pacemaker designated for one chamber either atrium or ventricle whereas Double chamber pacemaker for both chambers of heart.Each has it's indications.

What are the complications that arise after this treatment?

Variety of complications can arise from this treatment which include Infection, Bleeding , Dislodgement of Pacemaker and pacemaker failure.
Symptoms of pacemaker failure include Dizziness, loss of consciousness, difficulty in breathing,palpitations,hiccups etc

How many days of hospitalisation is required after this treatment?

Usually one gets discharged the next morning of surgery unless extra cardiac or any other medical indications

How much does the surgery take?

The surgery time ranges between 2-5 hours

What are the precautions that I have to follow after this treatment?

The following precautions need to be followed post surgery:
i. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking as it will interfere with the working of pacemaker
ii. Avoid heavy exercises
iii.Avoid driving for a few weeks as per your Doctor's guideline
iv. Avoid self medication, consult your physician if needed

Do I have to take blood thinners after this treatment?

Blood thinners are not required unless and until you have Atrial Fibrillation. Blood thinners are generally indicated to dissolve the thrombus/blood clot.

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