Doctors Introduce Pacemaker Fix That Skip Open Heart Surgery
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A new technique was discovered for the heart patients to escape from open heart surgery. Doctors have successfully conducted the first experiment with Stephen Metcalf, 77, a retired scientist from Winchester, Hampshire.
Metcalf underwent two bypass surgeries before to remove the blocked portions in the arteries. He has a regular checkup with his cardiologist. One day, he revealed about his surgery. The doctor conducted an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check the pulse rate of the heart and reported that his heart is weak.
His heart was severely damaged and not circulating blood to other parts of the body. He narrated to the doctor that it may be because of the blockage of the left ventricle, from there the blood is circulating to other parts of the body. The cardiologist suggested him to fix the pacemaker for the functioning of the heart; otherwise, it will be failed completely.
After this, Metcalf was able to do anything and everything except little disturbance in the sleep. Gradually he understands that his body is weakening; not able to do exercise and easily getting tired from everything. His condition became more worst and less chance of survive.
The doctor advised him to place a new tool, which helps to fix the pacemaker through a tiny incision in the chest. He was the first patient by trying this treatment. Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is a type of pacemaker doing the functions of the heart.
The pacemaker fixed below the collarbone; it has three wires, those are connected to the chest, right atrium, left ventricle and right ventricle respectively. Electrical pulses from the pacemaker enable both sides of the heart to contract together.
This medication is implementing to the patients going through the difficult conditions like dizziness, fatigue, and breathlessness to regulate their heart. SupraCross RF method overcomes all complications. It let patients leave the hospital very soon after the surgery, Daily Mail reports.
