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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hypotension

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Abnormally low blood pressure.

iliac arteries

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

The two main arteries coming from the aorta, going into the legs.

implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A surgically implanted device that monitors the heartbeat and delivers electrical impulses to correct an abnormally fast rhythm and restore a regular heartbeat. The ICD system ...

implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), dual-chamber

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) that includes the functions of a dual-chamber pacemaker.

implantable pulse generator

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A small device implanted in the body that senses the heart's electrical activity and delivers electrical impulses to regulate the heart when its own rhythm is abnormal.