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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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.

subcutaneous

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Beneath the skin.

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 ...

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 ...