During implantable cardioverter defibrillator
surgery, a defibrillator is placed underneath the skin in the upper chest. Electrical
wires are then threaded through a vein to the correct location in the heart,
and the other ends are attached to the generator. The implantable cardioverter
defibrillator is able to send high and low electrical pulses in order to pace
the heart when an irregular heartbeat occurs.
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Known As:
Conditions
Treated with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Surgery:
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator surgery may
be performed in cases of atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia and heart attack.
Non-surgical alternatives to implantable
cardioverter defibrillator surgery include lifestyle changes, calcium channel
blockers, beta blockers, blood thinners and digitalis. Pacemaker surgery and
maze procedure for atrial fibrillation are surgical alternatives.
Anesthesia
with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Surgery:
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator surgery is performed
with local anesthesia and sedation.
Potential
Complications from Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Surgery:
Possible risks following implantable cardioverter
defibrillator surgery include swelling, soreness, bleeding, infection, nerve
damage and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Surgery:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
implantable cardioverter defibrillator surgery is good.
Recovery
from Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Surgery:
Total recovery from implantable cardioverter defibrillator
surgery takes one to two weeks.
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