Blog # 3
The technological advances in medicine are astounding. Advances in Heart Failure have given this group of patient’s the ability to live a more productive life. Heart Failure is basically a condition where the heart is unable to pump the normal amount of blood. The inability to pump causes the blood to backs up, causing Congestive Heart Failure. This disease can cause shortness of breath, chronic cough, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, swelling in the extremities, and confusion. Additionally, patient’s can have other heart problems such as Tachycardia (fast heart beat) or Bradycardia (slow heart beat).
In an effort to treat these conditions Cardiologist have used their knowledge and developed an AICD’s or Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators. This is an example of technology at its finest. This device is smaller than a pager and essentially helps the heart to function more efficiently and effectively.
Works Cited
www.hrspatients.org/patients/heart_disorders/heart_failure/treatment.asp
www.rochestermedicalcenter.com
www.texasheartinstitute.org
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Are there any new of pacemaker's or AICD's in the works? I also wonder if there are any new procedures for slowing down a tachycardia. My husband's grandfather had to have a Maze procedure. I would be interesting if there was an implantable device that could capture the extra electrical impulses of the heart to regulate the rate and rhythm versus trying medications and the Maze procedure.
ReplyDeleteThe technological advances discovered in the last century have really expanded the uses and proficiency of the devices on the market today. Heart failure is becoming more common due to the rise in obesity and other health factors.
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