Understanding Heart Failure Device (CCM Device) Implantation:
Heart failure is a critical illness that affects millions of patients worldwide. In CerebrumCor Clinic, we offer cutting-edge treatment options for heart failure patients, such as the implantation of a Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) device. This innovative therapy has the potential to improve the heart function, especially in patients who are not ideal candidates for standard therapies like cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or continue to have symptoms despite being treated with medications.
What is a CCM Device?
A Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) device is an implantable device that increases the contractile strength of the heart in systolic heart failure patients, usually those with moderate ejection fraction (EF 25-45%). It does not control the heart rhythm or correct arrhythmias, as a pacemaker or defibrillator would. Instead, it delivers perfectly timed electrical stimuli to the cardiac muscle during the cardiac cycle’s absolute refractory period, amplifying the heart’s ability to contract more powerfully.
The technology is revolutionizing the management of heart failure by restoring the heart’s own natural pumping function, reducing symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath, and improving overall quality of life.
Who Qualifies for CCM Therapy?
CCM therapy is typically reserved for those patients who:
Have chronic heart failure been diagnosed
Have an LVEF of between 25% and 45%
Are NYHA Class III (severe to moderate severity heart failure symptoms)
Are maximally optimized GDMT
Are not eligible for CRT or have not benefited optimally from other treatments
At CerebrumCor Clinic, our senior cardiologists conduct thorough investigations with diagnostic testing, echocardiography, and functional examinations to qualify your candidacy for this life-changing therapy.
What is a CCM Device Implant?
The CCM device implant is less invasive and similar to pacemaker implantation. The procedure typically entails:
Preparation: The patient is under local anesthesia with sedation.
Lead Placement: Leads (wires) are inserted via a vein and placed in the right ventricular septum of the heart.
Device Insertion: The CCM pulse generator is inserted under the skin, typically in the upper chest.
Programming: The device is programmed to deliver therapy signals over a specific time interval during each cycle of the heartbeat.
The process usually takes 1-2 hours, and the majority of patients can return home the same day or after a short hospital stay.
Benefits of CCM Therapy
Some clinical trials and patient experience have shown that CCM device therapy has a number of benefits, such as:
Improved exercise tolerance
Improved quality of life
Reduction of hospitalization due to heart failure
Optimized systolic performance
augmented global heart function
Contrarily to CRT pacemakers for which effects will be more visible in the greatest number of patients with specific electric disorders (for example, left bundle branch block), CCM treatment can do good for the majority of the patient population and even to individuals with narrow QRS.
Why Choose CerebrumCor Clinic
At CerebrumCor Clinic, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve on cardiovascular technology. Our team of board-certified cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and heart failure experts collaborate to provide individualized, evidence-based care.
Our advantages:
State-of-the-art facility featuring best-in-class cardiac imaging and electrophysiology laboratories
Comprehensive heart failure care in one convenient location
Highly trained specialists with the latest device therapies like CCM, ICDs, and CRT
Patient-centered care with education, counseling, and follow-up over time
High rates of success and patient satisfaction for heart failure device therapy
Your heart is in good hands at CerebrumCor Clinic.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
Continued care is important following CCM device implantation. We provide:
Regular monitoring of the device to ensure proper function and delivery of therapy
Routine monitoring of heart failure to track improvement
Medication adjustment as needed
Patient education and support to aid in lifestyle change and compliance
Our goal is not just to treat heart failure, but to help you live more with heart failure.
Make an appointment
If you or a loved one has moderate heart failure and standard treatments have not produced the outcomes you’ve been looking for, CCM therapy may be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
Call CerebrumCor Clinic today to schedule an appointment and learn if Cardiac Contractility Modulation is right for you. Our caring team is here to guide you every step of the way—toward a healthier, stronger heart.
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