Cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators, 2d ed.1570596913 Cardiac pacemakers cardiac pacemaker A device that delivers a small electric shock to the heart to effect cardiac contraction at a pre-determined rate and defibrillators, 2d ed. Love, Charles J. Landes Bioscience 2006 174 pages $45.00 Paperback Vademecum RC684 Writing for medical practitioners and students, Love (Ohio State U. Medical Center) intends this work as a reference and basic resource for those who may come in contact with patients who have implanted im·plant v. im·plant·ed, im·plant·ing, im·plants v.tr. 1. To set in firmly, as into the ground: implant fence posts. 2. heart rhythm Noun 1. heart rhythm - the rhythm of a beating heart cardiac rhythm regular recurrence, rhythm - recurring at regular intervals atrioventricular nodal rhythm, nodal rhythm - the normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the control devices. The text introduces terminology and language, provides examples of basic and advanced pacemaker pacemaker Source of rhythmic electrical impulses that trigger heart contractions. In the heart's electrical system, impulses generated at a natural pacemaker are conducted to the atria and ventricles. function (normal and abnormal), describes the diagnosis and remedy of common malfunctions, covers indications and contraindications, looks at surgical issues and patient concerns, and discusses follow-up procedures. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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