Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator A Permanent Solution for Arrhythmias

by Rachel Smith India Cardiac Surgery Site Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Overview

An Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) is a permanent electronic device that is implanted into a person’s chest to monitor an abnormally beating heart, all these abnormal heart beats are referred to as arrhythmias, either one that beats too slow (Bradycardia), too fast (Tachycardia) or irregularly (Atrial Fibrillation). Surgical procedure for the implantation of an AICD device is very up-front and usually does not have any risks associated with its implantation. These are generally considered the best possible option for life-threatening arrhythmias with a better chance at survival than any other surgical treatment option.

The Procedure Of Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Since AICD is a permanent device that is used to help the heart with unusual heartbeats, the implantation procedure is same as that for a pace maker. The AICD device consists of a generator which further consist of generator consists of a, capacitor, programmable software, a battery and a computer chip or circuit with memory (RAM). The generator is usually implanted on the upper left side of the chest under the skin and electrode lead(s) or wire(s) are connected to the generator and then passed through a vein towards the right chambers of the heart. The AICD device is also involves in collecting and storing data about the heart’s electrical activity for the specialist to check later.

Cost Of Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Surgery In India

AICD surgery cost in India is comparatively half to the other developed countries including USA, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, UK, Canada and many more. The cost of heart surgeries in India is the key component that has attracted patients from oversea, we provide same level advance technology at one of the top notch cardiac hospitals with the surgical staff trained from the top cardiac institutes across the globe.

How Successful Is Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Surgery In India

The success rate for implanting an AICD is quite good, however sometimes while implanting 3-lead ICD system, the success rate may reduce from 2-4 % in Cardiac patients. Certain complications mentioned below can reduce the success rate of Automatic Implantable Cardioverter

Infection at the surgical site of the AICD implant
Damage to the vein where the AICD is placed
Bruising, swelling or bleeding at the place of the implant
Leakage of blood through the heart where the AICD is placed

How India Cardiac Surgery Site Group Help You?

India is getting a special name and fame in the category of medical tourism on the international platform. The most important question is how to connect with us? We provide free no obligation quotes details for AICD implants in India. You just have to visit India cardiac surgery site and the consultation form, from there our coordinators will take over and will provide you with a package regarding everything you’ll need to visit India.

India provides considerable affordable surgery rates as compared to the other nations worldwide. All these are the reason that most of the oversea patients are now interested to have heart surgery treatment in India. Certain hospitals of the country have around 350-bed multispecialty service and are close to the airport making it easily accessible for the patients.

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