Pacemaker Implantation in Israel

If you are currently in doubt about which clinic to trust for pacemaker installation, choose Top Ichilov in Israel. The clinic will impress you with its quality service along with noticeable loyalty to patients regarding service prices. The surgeons at Top Ichilov perform heart surgeries of various complexities, and pacemaker installation is one of their routine procedures. You will be confident in the accuracy of the diagnosis received, as the clinic is equipped with the most modern equipment.

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The pacemaker implantation surgery is considered uncomplicated and takes from 1 to 4 hours. The patient can return home after 24 hours. You will be free from symptoms of weakness and discomfort associated with heart arrhythmia, allowing you to have more freedom in your lifestyle choices.

Indications for Pacemaker Implantation

In cases of chronic diseases, the pacemaker is implanted for life. It can also be temporarily implanted (after a myocardial infarction) to restore normal heart rhythm.

Heart and vascular pathologies for which pacemaker installation is indicated:

atrial fibrillation;
extrasystole;
heart failure;
tachycardia;
bradycardia;
angina;
unstable blood pressure;
myocardial infarction.

Procedure for Pacemaker Implantation

A modern pacemaker is a small device designed to regulate the frequency and rhythm of heart muscle contractions. Such disruptions are associated with the weakness of the sinoatrial node, located in the upper part of the right atrium, where the superior vena cava enters the atrium. As a result, the conduction of impulses from the node to the atria is disrupted, causing arrhythmia.

Before proceeding with the surgery, doctors must assess the functional capacity of the patient's heart: they perform an echocardiogram, ECG, 24-hour ECG monitoring, and a stress test.

Functional Components of a Pacemaker

Battery – a device that generates energy; operates continuously for several years and needs to be replaced after its lifespan.
Microchip – a mini-computer that converts battery energy into weak electrical impulses; regulates the power of energy used to transmit the impulse.
Electrode with a metal tip – a flexible wire that transmits impulses from the battery to the heart muscle, stimulating its contractions. It is attached to the heart wall with the tip. The high flexibility of the electrode allows it to adapt to body movements.
Programmer – a computer used to adjust the settings of the pacemaker. It allows the doctor to monitor the device's operation and change its settings.

The surgery is performed under local anesthesia. The device is placed between the subcutaneous fat and the chest muscle. The doctor then inserts electrodes into one of the large veins, directing them to the heart cavity. This process is performed under X-ray control.

Different types of pacemakers are selected depending on the complexity of the disorder.

Single-chamber, with one ventricular electrode – located in the right ventricle.
Dual-chamber, with two electrodes, designed to stimulate the right atrium and right ventricle.
Triple-chamber, activating the work of both ventricles and the atrium.

After the surgery, the patient stays in the clinic for 24 hours. During this time, the doctor programs the device according to the patient's needs. The doctor also schedules a follow-up visit: the patient returns to the clinic at the specified time for a check-up and adjustment of the device.