Specializing in the Treatment of
Cardiac Arrhythmias
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639 Hemlock St. Suite 100
Macon, GA 31201
Felix O. Sogade, MD, FACC
Joseph W. Poku, MD, FACC
Daniel E. Haithcock, MD |
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Heart Failure Device Implant |
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A Heart failure device, also called a CRT device, treats certain types of heart failure. When the heart's lower chamber's (ventricles) pump or contract in an uncoordinated way, it is called dyssynchrony. The CRT device treats dyssynchrony. CRT stands for cardiac resynchronization therapy. It gets its name becuase the device helps "resynchronize, "or re-coordinate, the pumping of the ventricles.
A device implant is a procedure that uses local numbing. General anesthesia usually is not needed.
There are two types of CRT devices:
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A CRT-P: device is a special kind of pacemaker. A regular pacemaker sends tiny amounts of energy to one side of the heart. This electrical treatment is called pacing therapy.
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A CRT-D: device offers the same type of pacing therapy described as a CRT-P device, But it also has a built-in implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
Procedures
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- 24-hour on call EP
- Board Certified in Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Board Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
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- New patients seen within one week
- Head Up Tilt Test, Echocardiogram and Stress Test performed in Office
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Mission Statement
To provide Middle Georgia with the highest level of comprehensive heart rhythm management, utilizing lifesaving technology and innovative research while always delivering compassionate patient care. |
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