Most Common Questions on AICD Answered by the Top AICD Implantation Doctor
In this blog post, Dr. Vanita, a leading AICD implantation doctor in India answers your most common queries on AICD implantation. What is AICD? The automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) is a device that is implanted in the heart’s right ventricle. Its job is to regulate abnormal fast heart rhythms, when they become life-threatening to the patients, explains the best ACID implantation doctor in Delhi. This is how it works: • In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, it tries to resume normal heart rhythm using high-speed pacing – also known as Anti Tachycardia Pacing (ATP) • If that doesn’t work, AICD will send an electrical shock to reset the heart’s rhythm – also known as defibrillation To prevent further episodes of Tachycardia, you may need catheter ablation (non-surgical method of creating extra electrical pathways), in conjunction with artery repair or heart valve surgeries. Some forms of Tachycardia can also be treated with pacemakers. How to Reach Dr. Van