Procedures

Understanding Your Heart Device Procedure Information on Pacemakers, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT), and Conduction System Pacing (CSP) Why Might I Need a Heart Device? Your heart’s rhythm is controlled by an internal electrical system. If this system becomes faulty, it can result in symptoms such as a slow heartbeat, dizziness, blackouts, shortness of breath, or

The origins of cardiac surgery Surgery on the heart and the great vessels has made enormous progress from its humble beginnings in the 19th century to the sophisticated and life-saving procedures of today.  Over the last one hundred years, cardiac surgery has evolved to address complex congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases, driven by breakthroughs in data analysis, imaging technology,

Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR): A guide for cardiac patients What is a Loop Recorder? A loop recorder is a small device, (around the size of a small USB stick) that records your ECG trace for around 3 years. It is designed to capture any abnormalities relating to the conduction system or “electrics” of your heart