Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices; Effective in Managing and Restoring the Heart's Normal Function or Rhythm

Cardiac rhythm management devices are small battery-powered medical devices that are placed inside the body to monitor and control heart rhythm. Cardiac rhythm management is a part of electrophysiology, which is used to manage the functioning of the heart. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and pacemakers are the most widely used cardiac rhythm management devices. These devices are used to treat patients with heart failure and rhythm disorders. The common theme in these devices is that they facilitate the correct monitoring of heartbeats via external monitoring and provide a basis for more exacting the diagnosis of patients who have cardio sclerosis, heart failure, or rhythm disorders.

Pacemakers have been used for years to treat cardiac arrhythmia and heart disease. However, with advancements in technology, many people now find that they have the ability to enjoy the comfort of having their pacemaker permanently placed in their bodies. A pacemaker basically replaces and/or modifies the normal function of the cardiac conduction system of the body. It is basically designed to monitor and correct the malfunctioning of a heart's electrical circuits. The main purpose of these newer pacemakers is to replace the existing cardiac pacemakers or those patients who cannot have a pacemaker as they are diagnosed with severe heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease or myocardial infarction.


Other cardiac rhythm management devices such as defibrillators are used to restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric shock or pulse to the heart. Defibrillators can also restore the heartbeat if the heart stops suddenly. Moreover, they are widely used to correct or prevent an arrhythmia, a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. While CRT devices are designed for people with heart failure. These devices send electrical impulses to the lower chambers of the heart to help them beat in a more synchronized pattern. CRT devices help improve the heart's ability to pump blood and oxygen into the body. Therefore, with the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disorders worldwide, the demand for cardiac rhythm management devices is also increasing at a rapid pace.