Implantable Defibrillators

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Is a:
  • Medical Device
Definition:
Implantable devices which continuously monitor the electrical activity of the heart and automatically detect and terminate ventricular tachycardia (tachycardia, ventricular) and ventricular fibrillation. They consist of an impulse generator, batteries, and electrodes.
Synonyms:
  • Cardioverter Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Implantable
  • Cardioverter-Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Defibrillator, Implantable
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
  • Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
  • Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
  • Implantable Defibrillator
  • Implantable Defibrillators
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