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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infarction

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

An area of deadened tissue resulting from the obstruction of blood circulation that normally nourishes tissue. A myocardial infarction refers to myocardial tissue damage due to ...

inferior vena cava

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

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

interrogation

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A device evaluation performed during a follow-up visit of a device patient; session with the device to assess the pacemaker lead wires, the battery level, and evaluate heart ...

introducer sheaths

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A hollow tubular device used for the introduction of catheters or needles.

ischemia

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Insufficient blood flow to and oxygen deprivation of tissue, usually due to constriction or obstruction of an artery.

ischemic heart disease

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A heart condition caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries and characterized by a decreased blood supply to the heart. Also called coronary artery disease (CAD) and coronary ...

laparoscopy

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A form of minimally invasive surgery in which viewing endoscopes and small diameter surgical instruments are inserted into the abdominal cavity through small incisions instead of ...