Electrostimulation of the Heart

Content:

1. Introduction and definition of the term 2. Description of the method of stimulating the heart with electrical impulses 3. Stages of electrical stimulation 4. Advantages of the method 5. Contraindications to the use of electrical stimulators 6. Conclusion. The Importance of Achieving Balance with Stimulation Techniques in Cardiac Disease

1. Introduction

Cardiac stimulation is a procedure that uses electrical impulses to create a continuous contraction of the heart. Stimulators help return your heart rate to normal without the use of medications, which can have many side effects. In some cases, pacemakers are the only effective treatment for heart disease. Electrical stimulation can be used both in the diagnosis and treatment of various heart diseases, such as arrhythmia, bradycardia, tachycardia, heart block, sick sinus syndrome and others. In this article we will look at the main aspects of electrical stimulation of the heart and its application in medicine.

**2. General description of electrical stimulation**

Electrical stimulation of the heart can help contract the heart, increase the heart rate, or provide a safe pathway for the heart's electrical activity. There are several types of electrical stimulation devices, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Some pacemakers are implanted for life, and some devices may need to be replaced from time to time. As a rule, when implanted, the stimulator should have minimal impact on the patient's blood circulation and other organs.

The main types of devices for electrical stimulation of the heart are the following: * Unipolar stimulators - imitation of the natural contraction of the ventricles or atria using a single impulse. These stimulators can be used at the initial stage of the disease, when the heart rate is still sufficient, but the rhythm is already disturbed * Bipolar stimulators or bipolar artificial atrium - used for cardiac arrest or temporary paralysis. Also for arrhythmia and sinus bradycardia. At the same time, during the procedure, the left ventricle is stimulated by a negative impulse, which forms the desired rhythm in the right ventricle - two pulses per minute. * Artificial tachystimulator - constant pulse frequency more than 110 beats/min. The stimulator helps control atrial fibrillation (AFib). This stimulator is also used to work the heart muscle during ischemia.