Mesh term Defibrillators, Implantable
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Electrodes, Implanted
Description
Implantable devices which continuously monitor the electrical activity of the heart and automatically detect and terminate ventricular tachycardia (TACHYCARDIA, VENTRICULAR) and VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION. They consist of an impulse generator, batteries, and electrodes.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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