INDICATIONS TO INSTALLATION OF A CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

• Frequent fits of rapid heartbeat (tachyarrhythmia) which may lead to faintness;
• A medical history of a cardiac failure caused by ventricular tachycardia;
• Paroxysmal tachyarrhythmia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation not susceptible to drug treatment.

CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLANTATION PERFOMED AT THE RCMC

The operation is performed under local anesthesia. Using X-ray guidance, electrodes are guided to the heart and fixed there through a skin incision (no more than 5 mm in length). After that, a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is installed.

Following the implantation of the cardioverter defibrillator, the patient must remain in lying position for six hours. The operative wound heals in 10 to 14 days.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• sinoatrial block;
• sinoatrial node dysfunction;
• acute infectious diseases;
• diabetes mellitus, bronchial asthma at an expressed decompensation stage;
• severe aggravation of chronic disorders.

PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

1. One to two weeks before the operation, blood tests, ECG, an X-ray imaging of the thoracic cage and an echocardiography shall be performed. If required, additional testing may be appointed.
2. Refrain from eating for six hours before the operation.

HOW TO PERFOM CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLANTATION AT THE RCMC

1. Call the Contact Center to make an appointment for a consultation.
2. Come to the consultation on time.
3. On the day of the procedure conclude a contract for the provision of paid services at the registry.
4. Pay the invoice at the cash desk of the RCMC or via ЕРИП (SSIS: Single Settlement and Information Space)