Heart problems are among the most prevalent health issues that affect people in all corners of the world. Even the youngsters and young adults are also falling prey to health issues. Many are suffering from heart failure that becomes fatal in some cases. Factors like inert lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, and family history are responsible for these prevailing issues. The CRTD or cardiac resynchronization therapy device is a boon to such patients. It helps in saving the life of people with heart failure by defibrillating the heart rate. It monitors the heart rhythm, identifies irregularities, and uses subtle electric simulations to correct them.
Heart problems, especially serious issues like heart failure, can be fatal and need only the best to treat them. Dr. (Col.) Monik Mehta is a renowned cardiologist and has nearly 30 years of experience in the field. He is an expert in cardiac resynchronization devices and has an exceptional track-record in treating critical patients successfully. Dr. Mehta treats his patients with compassion and ensures a smooth ride throughout the procedure.
Just like ICD, CRTD is also used to stop irregular heart rate and reinstate the proper rhythm. However, this device uses a weaker electric signal for simulation and is designed to work for the lower chamber especially. CRTD has three leads or wires that are connected to your heart and deliver to defibrillate your heart. It significantly enhances the blood flow and provides relief from the symptoms like shortness of breath, exercise intolerance, and fatigue, etc. The device effectively reduces the risk of fatal cardiac events.
Implanting a CRTD needs a surgery that generally lasts from two to four hours. Your surgeon makes a small incision below your shoulder. Three leads are guided through a major vein below your collarbone and are attached to your heart. The defibrillator unit is implanted in a pocket under the collarbone to which the other ends of the leads are attached. The device is tuned to meet your medical needs and the incision is closed. Your doctor would ask you to stay in the hospital for a couple of days to monitor the healing and operation of the inserted device.
