Medical devices

Medical devices

Any instrument, appliance or machine that facilitates the prevention,diagnosis and treatment of illness, physical or mental injury, by a medical professional.

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plaque

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

An accumulation or build-up of fatty deposits, calcium, and/or cell debris in an artery that leads to narrowing of the blood vessel.

platelet

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

One of three kinds of formed elements found in blood that aids in the clotting of the blood.

premature contraction

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A spontaneous, early contraction of heart muscle caused by an electrical impulse outside the normal conduction path. Premature Atrial Contractions (PAC) occurs in the atria. ...

programmer

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Microcomputer-based equipment that is used to communicate with an implanted pulse generator and provide information during testing and follow-up exams. A programmer is also used ...