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Cardiac supplies

Cardiac supplies are tools used for medical procedures relating to the heart.

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Cardiac supplies

electrogram (EGM)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A picture of the electrical activity of the heart as detected from within the heart. An EGM is different from an ECG, which is a picture of the heart's electrical activity detected from the surface ...

electromagnetic field

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Invisible lines of force that are created from the flow of electricity, such as when using an electrical device that is plugged into an outlet or operated by a battery.

electromagnetic interference (EMI)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

The temporary interference in the normal operation of an implanted device due to the presence of an electromagnetic field.

electrophysiologist (EP)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A cardiologist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart rhythm (electrical system) disorders.

electrophysiology (EP) lab

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Specially equipped lab located in a hospital or medical facility that contains equipment used to treat heart rhythm disorders.

electrophysiology (EP) test or study

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A test performed to record and measure the electrical impulses running through the heart during a heartbeat. Catheters containing electrodes are introduced into the heart through veins or arteries to ...

embolic protection device

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A device used during the carotid artery stent procedure to capture and remove plaque and other particles that may be released during the procedure.

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