A DDDRpacemakertakes over some of the heart's natural pacemaker functions when this organ is not beating correctly. Sometimes called a dual chamber rate adaptive pacemaker, it can be programmed by acardiologistspecifically for the patient, to apply just the pacing needed to make up for the hear...
The pacemaker pocket may be visible by looking at the chest, but many patients only experience minimal scarring after the procedure is done. Routine maintenance is required to ensure that the generator has plenty of battery life and that the device is working properly. Visits are also required ...
In severe cases, undergoing surgery such as angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery or receiving a pacemaker. Angioplasty Coronary angioplasty is a minimally invasive heart procedure, also known as a percutaneous coronary intervention. It is used to improve blood flow to the heart. It is ...
Surgery: Bypass surgery or angioplasty is used to treat coronary heart disease. For some valve problems, valves can be replaced. Catheter ablation is available to treat some arrhythmias. Pacemaker: A pacemaker may be implanted to correct the heart rate, slowing the heart in certain types of fast...
Hi Snickers75, My son has dextrocardia too, though he had a lot of other heart conditions that required several surgeries. From what I know about mirror image dextrocardia, there are a couple of complications you may look for. First, he should have an emergency bracelet. If your son ever ...
Hi Snickers75, My son has dextrocardia too, though he had a lot of other heart conditions that required several surgeries. From what I know about mirror image dextrocardia, there are a couple of complications you may look for. First, he should have an emergency bracelet. If your son ever ...
mild pulses of electricity to the brain by stimulating the vagus nerve. VNS is done by surgically implanting a small device like a pacemaker that stimulates the vagus nerve to send signals to the brain. These signals can reduce or eliminate seizure activity and are usually placed in people that...
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@Kim: You and your mom are in my prayers. Bless you both. Byanon117431— On Oct 10, 2010 In 2007 my mother had a valve replaced in her heart. 24 hours after surgery she went in to respiratory distress and they had to open her up again, at which time she suffered a stroke. It ...