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Biventricular Pacemaker
Biventricular Pacemaker; The atria and ventricles in the heart work together to pump blood from the heart to other parts of the body. Alternatively, they contract and relax to pump blood through the heart. The electrical system of the heart provides the power that makes this process possible.
The biventricular pacemaker is a device that resynchronizes the heart ventricles and improves the ability of the heart to pump blood.
The biventricular pacemaker is used to treat the delay in heart ventricle contractions that occur in patients with advanced congestive heart failure.
Why do I need a biventricular pacemaker?
You will need a biventricular pacemaker if your heart doesn’t pump enough blood to the other parts of your body.
In a normally functioning heart, the left and right ventricles pump blood in sync. When the electrical system in your heart begins to malfunction, it can make the left ventricle not to sync with the right ventricle. This could lead to a situation whereby the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the other parts of the body.
Congestive heart failure is a condition whereby the ability of the heart to pump blood is weaker than normal. If you have this condition, blood will begin to move through your heart and body at a slower rate. The pressure in your heart will also increase. It can also cause a delay between the contraction of the right and left ventricles.
The biventricular pacemaker is a device that stimulates and controls the left and right ventricles to be in sync. This increases the ability of the heart to pump blood effectively to other parts of the body.
How much does a biventricular pacemaker cost?
A biventricular pacemaker costs $20,000 and above. It costs more if it comes along with a defibrillator.
Is a biventricular pacemaker a defibrillator?
A biventricular pacemaker helps to increase the rate at which the heart pumps blood throughout the body. It resynchronizes the left and right ventricles and improves the ability of the heart to pump blood.
The biventricular pacemaker is used to treat the delay in heart ventricle contractions that occur in patients with advanced congestive heart failure.
A defibrillator is a device that helps to control the rhythm of the heart.
Heart rhythm problem is known as heart arrhythmias. It occurs when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don’t work properly. This causes your heart to beat either too fast, too slow, or beat irregularly. Dangerous arrhythmias can be life-threatening.
A defibrillator is used to manage heart arrhythmias. The device works by continuously monitoring the rhythm of the heart. It delivers a shock when the heart rhythm becomes too fast, too slow, or beats irregularly so as to return the rhythm of the heart to normal.
Some biventricular pacemakers may come with defibrillators.
Does a pacemaker increase ejection fraction?
Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood that the left ventricle pumps out with each contraction. For example, an ejection fraction of 70 percent means that the total amount of blood that the left ventricle pushes out with each contraction or heartbeat is 70 percent.
When the heart rate drops below the rate that was set by the pacemaker, the device will sense the drop in the heart rate and transmits electrical impulses to the left ventricle as well as the right ventricle so that they can contract simultaneously, increasing the ejection fraction.
Can you live 20 years with a pacemaker?
A pacemaker is implanted to improve the function of the heart and also improve the quality of life of the patient. Having a pacemaker doesn’t reduce or alter your lifespan. You can live 20 years or more with a pacemaker.
What heart conditions require a pacemaker?
- Pacemakers are implanted to help control your heartbeat or heart rate.
- A pacemaker can be implanted to treat a slow heartbeat or inability of the heart to pump blood after a heart attack, surgery, or medication overdose.
- A pacemaker can be implanted to correct congestive people heart failure.
Do pacemakers shorten life?
A pacemaker helps to increase the ability of the heart to pump blood throughout the body. It is meant to improve your life and not shorten it.
As long as you follow all the instructions given to you by your doctor and follow your doctor’s schedule for periodic follow-up, your pacemaker should improve and increase your life.
How can I increase my ejection fraction naturally?
Ejection fraction refers to the percentage of blood your heart pumps with each heartbeat.
When ejection fraction is normal, your heart pumps a normal amount of blood. A normal ejection fraction is between 50-70%.
If your ejection fraction is low, your heart pumps an abnormally low amount of blood. If your ejection fraction is between 41 – 49%, it is mildly below normal. If it is between 30-40%, it is moderately below normal. If it is below 30%, it is severely below normal.
There are natural ways you can increase your ejection fraction. These include:
Exercise and physical activities
Engaging in exercises and physical activities can help increase your ejection fraction. Aerobic exercises are especially very beneficial. Exercises increase your heartbeats and allow for the inflow of more oxygen which can increase your ejection fraction and improve the overall condition of your heart.
Reduce your weight
If you’re overweight or obese, you should reduce your weight. Obesity can have a toil on the heart. Managing your weight can help.
Reduce your intake of salt
Too much sodium or salt can worsen your condition. The kidneys retain sodium and fluid so as to compensate for low blood flow. Sodium retains water which accumulates on your heart and blood vessels. Too much fluid in your heart can impair the functioning of your heart. Reducing your intake of salt can improve ejection fraction.
Avoid intake of alcohol
Alcohol can worsen ejection fraction and your heart condition. When you stop taking alcohol, it improves your ejection fraction.
Avoid smoking and cocaine
Smoking and taking cocaine can worsen your heart condition. Avoiding smoking and cocaine can help to improve your ejection fraction.
Avoid stress
Avoiding stress and stressful activities can help improve your ejection fraction.
What are the 4 signs your heart is quietly failing?
Some of the signs that your heart is failing include:
- Shortness of breath during activity or inactivity
- Fatigue and weakness
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Reduced ability to exercise
- Swelling in your legs, ankles, and feet
- Persistent cough or wheezing
What 3 foods do cardiologists say to avoid?
Some foods cardiologists say to avoid include:
- Bacon, sausage, and other processed meats
- Potato chips and other processed, packaged snacks
- Fast food and energy drinks
Does walking improve ejection fraction?
Yes. Walking can help improve ejection fraction and the health of your heart. Walking for about 30 minutes every day can help improve ejection fraction.
What are the disadvantages of having a pacemaker?
Risks or complications that may occur from having a pacemaker include:
- Swelling, bleeding, or bruising in the area where the pacemaker was placed
- Infection at the surgical site
- Allergic reaction to the anesthesia or dye used
- Malfunction of the pacemaker
- Damaged blood vessels or nerves closed to the pacemaker
- Lead dislodgement
- Collapsed lung
What is the most common complication after permanent pacemaker placement?
Bleeding, swelling, and bruising in the area where the pacemaker was placed are the most common complications after a permanent pacemaker placement.
Is inserting a pacemaker major surgery?
A pacemaker is a small device that is implanted under the skin in your chest to help control your heartbeat and increase the ability of your heart to pump blood.
Implanting a pacemaker requires minor surgery and not major surgery. Major heart surgery is a surgery whereby your chest is opened up so that the surgeon can work on the muscles, valves, or arteries of your heart.
