Atrial Fibrillation: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is when a person has an irregular and very rapid heart rhythm. Irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, can lead to blood clots in the heart, which can…
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs) – Preparation, Benefits, Risks, Impact In ICD implant surgery, ICD or implantable cardioverter defibrillators are implanted to combat Ventricular fibrillation (VF); which is a life-threatening fast heartbeat disorder. When a person goes through ventricular fibrillation, the lower…
SVT Ablation Procedure: Why Is It Done, Risks, Precautions Supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT ablation, is a medical treatment done when a patient has rapid and often regular heart rhythms. It is done when medicines are not easing the health condition…
Pacemaker Surgery: A Life-Saving Rhythm Intervention When your heart skips a beat, you need to listen to it as it could be a signal of something serious. In a world where heart health is increasingly under threat, pacemaker surgery emerges…