Cardiac supplies

Cardiac supplies

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

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Cardiac supplies

percutaneous

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Through the skin.

percutaneous introducer

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A thin, hollow tube used to ease insertion of the endocardial lead through the skin into a vein, then to advance the lead into the heart.

percutaneous method

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Insertion of a lead or catheter into a vein by means of an introducer. A small needle puncture is made in the vein to gain entry for the lead or catheter.

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A minimally invasive procedure whereby a balloon dilatation catheter is passed through to the blocked area of an artery. Once inflated, the catheter compresses the plaque against the blood vessel ...