The Role Of Doctor For Heart Failure And ICD Implantation Surgery

Posted by Dr. Richard Gladding on August 14th, 2019

The possibility of heart attack or cardiac arrest can raise to an alarming level when the lower chamber of your heart which is known as ventricles stop beating efficiently or its rhythm becomes imperial. Under such prevailing condition, the doctor for heart failure Sierra Vista AZ will recommend immediate ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) implantation. ICD implantation surgery Sierra Vista AZ procedure is done with the help of the surgery in which the cardiologist placed an ICD - a paper size device - in you chest to in order to reduce the chances of death in such prevailing condition.

The ICD implantation becomes essential if the patient has a dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular tachycardia) or have a chaotic that prevent your heart from circulating adequate blood to the rest of your body.

The role of doctors

The doctors specialized in heart failure treatment should be consulted if you are recommended for ICD implantation. The doctors will examine your physical condition and conduct several other tests to make you fit for the surgery. The whole team of cardiologist involved in ICD implantation procedure. Not only they prepare you for the ICD implantation surgery but they also describe each and everything concerning this procedure or surgery including the risk involved and what precaution you should take before and after the surgery.

ICD implantation surgery

The implantation surgery for ICD may require a hospital stay or can be performed as an outpatient as well. However, the procedure of surgery may differ from patient to patient depending on the prevailing condition as well as on the doctor's practice.

Before the surgery

• The doctor will ask you to remove jewellery or other items that may interfere or disturb the procedure of ICD implantation.
• The instruction also includes the removal of clothes and wearing a gown provided by them. The gown is comfortable and creates convenience in performing the surgery.
• The doctor will ensure that your bowel is empty before the surgery starts.
• If required, the doctor will insert an intravenous line in your hand or arm for the purpose of medicine and fluids.
• You will be connected to the ECG monitor so that the electrical activity of the heart can be recorded during the procedure.
• The sedate or local anesthesia will be administered to you. However, you will be likely to remain awake during the procedure.

During the surgery

During the ICD implantation surgery Sierra Vista AZ, the cardiologist will insert one or more flexible, insulated wire into your veins that is near to your collarbone. It is well guided to the heart with the help of the X-ray image. Thereafter, the ends of the leads are secured to your heart, while the other ends are attached to the generator that is usually implanted under the skin beneath the collarbone.

Once the ICD is properly placed by the doctor for heart failure Sierra Vista AZ, it is tested and programmed for rhythm problem. Finally, the skin incision is closed using the suture, adhesive strips or special glue and the sterile bandage or dressing is applied on the operated portion.