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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A-V node

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

See atrioventricular (A-V) node >>.

EP study

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

See electrophysiology (EP) test or study.

QRS

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

The electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform that represents ventricular depolarization. If all components are present, the complex is made up of Q-, R- and S-waves. The duration of a ...

radiofrequency Energy (RF)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Radiant energy (light waves) of a certain frequency range. Used to generate resistive heat during cardiac ablation procedures.

clinical trial

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Research study conducted with patients. Clinical trials evaluate a new treatment or drug. Each trial is designed to answer scientific questions. The goal of a clinical trial is to ...

computerized tomography (CT) scan

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A diagnostic test that uses special X-rays and contrast dye to show different areas in the body.

congenital

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Refers to conditions that are present at birth, regardless of their cause. Congenital heart defects are malformations of the heart or of its major blood vessels that are present ...