What does RVP mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Rapid ventricular pacing (RVP) is a form of treatment to help regulate the heartbeat. It involves sending small electrical pulses to the heart at a rapid pace, helping it to beat in a regular rhythm. RVP can be used as both an acute and chronic treatment for arrhythmias and other cardiac conditions.

During RVP, electrodes are positioned on the chest wall or inside the body through veins near the heart. Small electrical signals are then sent from those electrodes to the heart muscle, stimulating it to contract at a specific rate. This helps keep the heartbeat in its normal rhythm and prevents arrhythmia from occurring.

People who suffer from irregular heartbeats or other cardiac conditions that could cause arrhythmias may benefit from RVP. People who have had previous open-heart surgery or are suffering from serious heart failure may also be good candidates for this procedure.

As with any medical procedure, there are risks associated with RVP that must be weighed against its potential benefits. These risks include infection, bleeding or bruising at the site of insertion of electrode catheters, damage to blood vessels/organs caused by electricity transfer, and temporary side effects such as dizziness and lightheadedness after treatment is complete.

RVP is usually performed in a hospital setting with an experienced medical team present during the procedure. A nearby monitored bed or monitor station may also be available for continuous monitoring of vital signs during treatment.

The actual time taken for RVP depends on various factors such asthe severity of symptoms and any additional treatments required before or after pacemaker insertion; however, typically procedures can last anywhere between 30 minutes to several hours.

While some slight discomfort may be felt during insertion of electrodes, most people do not experience pain during an RVP procedure due to use of local anaesthesia prior to placement of electrodes.

Yes - you will likely remain in hospital under observation for up few days following your procedure for further monitoring and assessment by medical staff; once discharged home you should avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting until advised otherwise by your doctor.

Following your discharge from hospital you will need to go back for regular appointments with your doctor so they can assess how well your pacemaker is working; you may also need frequent adjustments depending on changing health needs; also try minimize any activities which put strain on your body such as strenuous physical exercise.