The team at Ayushman Heart Care Center, led by Dr. B.L. Swami, Head of the Cardiology Department, is reaching new heights in the field of cardiology. Recently, the team successfully implanted a CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator) device in a 70-year-old male patient. Initially, the patient’s ejection fraction (EF), which measures the heart’s pumping efficiency, was 20-25%. After undergoing angioplasty, it improved to 30-35%, and now, following the CRT-D implantation, there has been further significant improvement in the patient’s condition.
What is an Intracardiac Defibrillator (ICD) and CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator)?
Both the Intracardiac Defibrillator (ICD) and CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator) are advanced cardiac devices that play a crucial role in saving the lives of heart patients:
- ICD (Intracardiac Defibrillator): This is a type of pacemaker-like device implanted inside the heart. Its primary purpose is to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. When the heart rhythm becomes irregular, the ICD automatically activates and delivers electrical shocks (defibrillation) to normalize the heartbeat.
- CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator): This device is used to improve the heart’s pumping capacity (ejection fraction), particularly when it is less than 35%. The CRT-D helps both ventricles of the heart beat in a coordinated manner, enhancing the heart’s pumping efficiency and improving the patient’s quality of life.
A New Beginning for Advanced Cardiology in Bikaner
The team at Ayushman Heart Care Center has successfully implanted over 12 automatic (self-operating) intracardiac defibrillators and CRT-Ds in the Bikaner division. These devices are proving to be a boon for patients with a heart pumping capacity (EF) of less than 35%, who are at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
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Successful CRT-D Implantation in a 70-Year-Old Patient
In this 70-year-old patient, initial treatment involved angioplasty of the Left Main, LAD (Left Anterior Descending artery), and LCX (Left Circumflex artery) 6 months ago. At that time, the patient’s EF (ejection fraction) was 20-25%, and the QRS duration was 176 milliseconds, indicating a Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB). After the CRT-D implantation, the QRS duration reduced to 114 milliseconds with a Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) morphology, reflecting significant improvement in the patient’s condition.
Setting New Heights in Advanced Cardiac Device Implantation
Ayushman Heart Care Center has achieved the highest number of successful advanced cardiac device implantations in Bikaner to date. This milestone represents a significant advancement in the field of cardiology in Bikaner and Northwestern Rajasthan. It demonstrates that advanced cardiology services are now available in Bikaner, capable of successfully handling even the most complex cardiac interventions.
Conclusion
This new era of advanced cardiology at Ayushman Heart Care Center is a blessing for heart patients in Bikaner and surrounding regions. The expertise and dedication of Dr. B.L. Swami and his team have made this dream a reality, providing advanced cardiac treatments right in Bikaner. The center has now become the leading advanced cardiac center in Northwestern Rajasthan, offering treatment for all types of complex heart conditions.