A vest that can deliver a shock to the heart to restore a normal heart rhythm
This device monitors your heart and, if anabnormal heart rhythmis detected, delivers a shock to restore a normal heartbeat. Your doctor may recommend a wearable cardioverter defibrillator as a short-term option if you’re waiting to receive animplantable cardioverter defibrillatoror you’re at risk forsudden cardiac arrest。
OurElectrophysiology Programis the mid-Atlantic region’s leading referral program for patients with heart rhythm disorders. We have an advanced lab that helps us treat and manage even the most complex cases.
What to expect from a wearable cardioverter defibrillator
A wearable cardioverter defibrillator consists of two parts: a garment and a monitor. The garment, which looks like a vest that can be worn under your clothing, contains patches called electrodes that stick to your chest andmonitor the electrical activity in your heart。电极发送通知ation to the monitor, which is worn around the waist like a fanny pack or from a shoulder strap.
If the device detects a life-threatening heart rhythm, it will sound an alarm. You can press a button to indicate a false alarm, and if you become unconscious or don’t respond, a shock will be delivered through the electrodes. Up to five shocks can be delivered if your heartbeat doesn’t return to normal.
Tests
Angiogram (Angiography)
An angiogram is a special X-ray taken as a special dye is injected through a thin, flexible tube called a catheter to detect blockages or aneurysms in blood vessels.
Chest X-ray
Chest X-rays use a small dose of radiation to create pictures of the structures inside the chest, including the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
Computerized tomography (CT) scan
The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of your heart.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG, measures the heart’s electrical activity.
Event monitors
An event monitor is a small device that records the heart’s electrical activity. It’s similar to an electrocardiogram, but whereas an electrocardiogram takes place over a few minutes, an event monitor measures heart rhythms over a much longer time.
Holter monitors
A Holter monitor is a small device that records the heart’s electrical activity. It’s similar to an electrocardiogram, but whereas an electrocardiogram records over a few minutes, a Holter monitor records over the course of a day or two.
Stress tests
Stress tests are used to assess how your heart works during physical activity. There are several types of stress tests, including treadmill or bike stress tests, nuclear stress tests, stress echocardiograms, and chemically induced stress tests.
Additional information
Electrophysiology program
We are leaders in developing and using the latest procedures and technologies to treat heart rhythm disorders, and our cardiac electrophysiology laboratory is one of the most sophisticated in North America.
Our providers
Expert cardiology care
Getting the care you need starts with seeing one of our cardiologists.
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