Procedure for PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Single Chamber

PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Single Chamber

PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Single Chamber is to implant 'one' pacemaker that may be in the right atrium or right ventricle.

Pacemaker Device

A pacemaker is a small electronic device weighing up to 50g which is fixed in the chest to continuously monitor the heart rhythm, thereby controlling our heart to beat dangerously at a low pace. This consists of 3 parts:

• Pulse Generator

  Metal case covering a tiny computer, electronic circuitry and battery.

• Leads

  One or more protected wires joined to the pulse generator and to the heart's chamber.

• Electrode on Each Lead

  Electrodes are at the ends of leads and touch the heart wall.

Pacemaker Types

Pacemaker implantation procedure could be for one of the following:

• Single Chamber Pacemaker Insertion:

  One lead in the right atrium or right ventricle.

• Dual Chamber Pacemaker Insertion:

  Each one lead in both the right atrium and right ventricle.

• Biventricular Pacemaker insertion:

  An advanced method and uses 3 leads in right atrium, right ventricle and left ventricle, through coronary sinus vein.

Pacemaker Indications

Your heart specialist might recommend you a ppm implant in one of the following conditions:

• Bradycardia

  The heart beats slow due to some issues in the sinus node.

• Tachy-Brady Syndrome

  Mostly due to an atrial fibrillation, the heart rhythm is irregular, (either beats too fast or too low).

• Heart Blockages

  The electrical signal is blocked or postponed due to vein blockages.

Pacemaker Risks

The possible complications of pacemaker insertion procedure are -

• Over bleeding during the surgery or post-surgery
• Damages to the blood vessels
• Blood clots in the vessels
• Damages to the other adjoining organs such as lungs
• Infection in the wounded site
• Lead detachment from the heart
• Stroke or a heart attack

Pacemaker Precautions

Living with a pacemaker requires little extra care. Discuss with your surgeon for the dos and don'ts. Listed below are few precautions:

• Keep away from MRI scanners and other magnetic machines
• Switch off the engines of your vehicles when you are repairing them
• Keep away from high voltage equipment and machinery
• Avoid physical therapies using high heat
• Avoid mobile phones or any electronic device close to the heart