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Cardiac supplies

Cardiac supplies are tools used for medical procedures relating to the heart.

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Cardiac supplies

stroke

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Tissue damage in the brain caused by lack of oxygen. Damage depends on the location and extent of brain tissue affected.

sudden cardiac death (SCD)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A death due to electrical problems in the heart. SCD is usually caused by ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. SCD is different from a heart attack, which results from heart muscle damage from ...

superior vena cava

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

The second largest vein in the body. It returns blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

support group

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A group of patients and their family members coordinated by medical professionals. The group provides an opportunity for members to share their experiences with therapy and to discuss any concerns.

supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A tachycardia originating from an impulse arising in any portion of the atrium, the A-V node, or the bundle of His.

syncope

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A brief period of unconsciousness caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain.

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