Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, underwent urgent pacemaker implantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. The procedure was performed by Dr. Eyal Nof, the Head of the Invasive Electrophysiology Service, and Dr. Roy Beinart, the Director at the Davidai Arrhythmia Center. They reported that the surgery went well and Netanyahu is recovering effectively.
Netanyahu will remain in the hospital for observation as getting a pacemaker is a significant procedure. A pacemaker is a device that emits electrical signals to coordinate the heartbeat. Doctors need to ensure that the pacemaker functions properly and that there are no complications.
The decision for urgent pacemaker implantation was based on data from a heart monitor. The monitor continuously tracked the electrical signals in Netanyahu’s heart and detected signs of an AV block. An AV block refers to a delay in electrical signals at the atrioventricular node.
Understanding how the heart functions is crucial. The heart is a muscular pump that circulates blood throughout the body. It consists of four chambers, with the right atrium and ventricle responsible for receiving and pumping blood to the lungs for oxygenation. The left atrium and ventricle then receive oxygenated blood and pump it to the rest of the body.
The heart relies on an electrical conduction system to function properly. The sinoatrial node, located in the right atrium, acts as the natural pacemaker, generating electrical signals that regulate the heartbeat. These signals travel through the atria, causing them to contract and push blood into the ventricles. The electrical signals then pass through the atrioventricular node, where they are momentarily slowed down before reaching the ventricles.
Complications can arise when there are disruptions in the electrical conduction system. An AV block occurs when electrical signals are delayed or blocked. This can be caused by scar tissue, certain medications, heart valve abnormalities, or genetic disorders. AV blocks can range from first degree (mild) to third degree (severe), with symptoms varying depending on the severity.
In the case of a complete AV block, a pacemaker is necessary to ensure the ventricles continue to contract and pump blood effectively. Without coordinated electrical signals, the heart can become unstable and potentially life-threatening.
Overall, Netanyahu’s pacemaker implantation was a necessary and successful procedure to address the AV block and maintain his heart’s functionality.
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