Pacemaker/ICD/CRT‑D check

Why are regular checks important?

Pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy systems (CRT-D) monitor your heart rhythm around the clock. During a check, we make sure the device is working properly and is set up to suit your needs.

Coming soon. We will be offering this service at our practice shortly. Please call us to find out when checks will be available.

What is checked?

• Battery status of the device
• Function of the leads
• Settings and programming
• Stored events, such as rhythm disorders or delivered therapies
• Adjustment of the settings, if needed

If you receive several shocks, lose consciousness or have persistent symptoms, call the emergency number 112 immediately.

What happens during the check

• 01
  ConsultationWe ask how you are feeling and about any symptoms since your last check.
• 02
  Device interrogationA programming head is placed on the skin over the device. The interrogation is painless.
• 03
  EvaluationMeasurements and stored data are evaluated, and the device is adjusted if necessary.
• 04
  DiscussionYou find out the result and when your next check is due.

Please bring

• Your device ID card (pacemaker or ICD card)
• The report from your last check
• Your current medication plan

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Your doctor

Dr. medic Stergios Chantzaras

Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology

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