Ventricular Arrhythmia Treatment

Best Ventricular Arrhythmia Treatment in Jabalpur

What are the Ventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Fibrillation?

Fast rhythms beginning in your ventricles are called Ventricular Tachycardia (VT). during VT, the ventricular contraction are fast but regular and the heart may beat as fast as 200 to 400 beats per minute. VT often causes your ventricles to lose their pumping efficiency and could result in insufficient blood being pumped by the heart to your brain and other organs. As a result of symptoms like palpitation, dizziness, shortness of breath and even loss of consciousness can occur.

VTs may occur in individuals who have heart diseases like:

Blockage in the arteries (coronary artery disease)
A previous heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Heart muscle problems that cause the ventricles to dilate (dilated cardiomyopathy)
Or the ventricular walls to become excessively thick (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) heart failure (where the heart’s pumping efficiency is very poor)

Less frequently, VT can occur from rare inherited heart defects (long QT syndrome etc), or even unknown causes. Ventricular tachycardia can be dangerous, even life- threatening if not properly treated.

At times, regular VT can degenerate into completely irregular, unstable and chaotic electrical activity wandering around randomly in the ventricles. As a result, instead of contracting, the ventricles just quiver ineffectively and no blood is pumped by the heart to the brain and other organs, including the heart itself. This quivering of ventricles as a result of chaotic electrical activity is called Ventricular Fibrillation (VF). the patient loses consciousness immediately after the commencement of VF and death occurs within minutes unless life-saving therapy is administered to the heart.

What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively, leading to a cessation of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. It is different from a heart attack, although the terms are often confused.

Electrical Dysfunction: SCA typically results from a disruption in the heart’s electrical system, causing an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), most commonly ventricular fibrillation (VF).
Abrupt Onset: SCA often occurs abruptly, without warning. It can happen to individuals with or without known heart disease, including those who appear healthy and have no prior symptoms.
Symptoms: In many cases, there are no warning signs or symptoms before sudden cardiac arrest occurs. However, some people may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, chest pain, or shortness of breath shortly before the event.
Risk Factors: Certain factors increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, including a history of heart disease, previous heart attacks, family history of cardiac arrest, structural heart abnormalities, electrolyte imbalances, and certain genetic conditions.
Emergency Response: Sudden cardiac arrest is a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention to restore normal heart rhythm and circulation. Prompt initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) significantly improve the chances of survival.
Treatment: Treatment of sudden cardiac arrest involves defibrillation to restore a normal heart rhythm. This can be performed using an AED by trained individuals or by emergency medical personnel. Advanced life support measures, including medications and advanced cardiac care, are also necessary.
Long-Term Management: Following successful resuscitation from sudden cardiac arrest, individuals require comprehensive evaluation and management to identify and address underlying causes or contributing factors. This may involve medication, lifestyle modifications, implantable devices (such as pacemakers or defibrillators), or surgical procedures.

Given its sudden and often fatal nature, raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest, recognizing symptoms, and ensuring access to prompt emergency care and defibrillation are crucial for improving outcomes and saving lives.

What is ICD?

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest. It detects and stops irregular heartbeats, also called arrhythmias. An ICD continuously checks the heartbeat. It delivers electric shocks, when needed, to restore a regular heart rhythm. You might need an ICD if you have a dangerously fast heartbeat called ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. An ICD also may be recommended if you’re at high risk of dangerous irregular heartbeats, usually because of a weak heart muscle. An ICD isn’t the same as a pacemaker. A pacemaker is a device used to prevent dangerously slow heartbeats. Types An ICD is a type of cardiac therapy device. There are two basic types: A traditional ICD is placed in the chest. Wires, called leads, attach to the heart. A subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) ) is placed under the skin at the side of the chest below the armpit. It’s attached to a sensor, called an electrode. The sensor runs along the breastbone. An S-ICD is larger than a traditional ICD. It doesn’t touch the heart.

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