Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Pacemaker

A device designed to stimulate, by electric impulses, contraction of the heart muscles. It may be temporary (external) or permanent (internal or internal-external).

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Abstract

A device designed to stimulate, by electric impulses, contraction of the heart muscles. It may be temporary (external) or permanent (internal or internal-external).

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9 entry terms
  • Cardiac Pacemaker, Artificial
  • Pacemaker, Artificial
  • Artificial Cardiac Pacemaker
  • Artificial Cardiac Pacemakers
  • Artificial Pacemakers
  • Cardiac Pacemakers, Artificial
  • Pacemaker, Artificial Cardiac
  • Pacemakers, Artificial
  • Pacemakers, Artificial Cardiac

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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coordinate disease with / ther, not / surg for treatment with pacemaker

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  1. E07w.305w.250w.750w

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WG 26

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Pacemaker. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010138. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010138
  2. Artificial Pacemaker. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacemaker
  3. Artificial Pacemaker. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q372713