Details of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant

What is Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant?

It is a procedure to increase the efficiency of chambers of the heart with the help of implanting a particular device called biventricular pacemaker. This device makes the chambers contract in a very organized manner

Symptoms of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant

May include:

Arrhythmia
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Heart failure
Congenital heart defects.

Causes of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant

To do this procedure may include:

Heart failure
Weakness of heart muscles

Diagnosis of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant

May include:

Electrocardiography (ECG)
Echocardiography
MRI, CT or X-ray
Electrophysiology study (EPS)
Holter monitoring

Treatment of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant

It requires a minor surgery to implant the device. During the procedure, a lead is placed into a vein under collarbone, and then guided to the heart and it's tip would be attached to the targeted heart muscle. The other end of the lead is attached to the pulse generator, which is placed under the skin of your chest. Two types of devices which are used:

(CRT-P) Cardiac resynchronization therapy with a pacemaker. This three different leads.
(CRT-D) Cardiac resynchronization therapy with a pacemaker and an ICD. This is for the people with advanced heart issues.

Risks of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant

Risks with the therapy may include:

Infection
Injury to blood vessel
Lung collapse
Device failure

Complications of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- CRT- D Implant

May include: May include:

Fever or chills
Increased pain, redness, swelling, or bleeding or other drainage from the insertion site
Chest pain or pressure, nausea or vomiting, profuse sweating, dizziness or fainting
Palpitations
ICD shock

Hospital stay:4 days