A device placed in the body that sends out electrical signals to keep the heart beating at a speed appropriate for the body's needs
pacemaker: a device that regulates irregular heartbeats by monitoring the heartbeat and, if the heartbeat does not occur on time, sending an electrical impulse to make the heart contract.
An electrical device that can be used to replace the heart's defective natural pacemaker or conduction pathway. The artificial pacemaker emits a series of electrical discharges from a battery and so controls the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat.
A device or technique use to set the pace of production and maintain takt time.
Neurons that set rhythm of biological clocks independent of external cues, and any nerve or muscle cell that has an inherent autorhythmicity and determines activity pattern of other cells.
A small battery usually placed under the skin and joined to the heart by wires which measure the pulse and correct a heart rhythm that is too fast or too slow.
A pulse generator which initiates the electrical impulses that control the heart rate. NVE spintronic sensors are used to communicate with pacemakers implanted in the body.
That part of the heart which undergoes most rapid spontaneous contraction, thus setting the pace for the beat of the entire heart. In mammals, the sinoatrial (SA) node. Also, an artificial device, implanted in the heart, that initiates rhythmic contraction of the organ.
An electronic device implanted in the patient's heart, which stimulates and regulates the heart beat in cases of severe slowing of heart rate.
Internal timekeeping mechanism capable of generating or coordinating circadian rhythms
a battery attached to a lead (a wire connected to the battery), which is placed
a battery-operated device designed to stimulate contraction of the heart at a certain rate
a battery-operated device that is usually placed under the skin of the chest
a battery-powered device about the size of a matchbox that is surgically implanted near the collarbone to regulate the heart beat
a battery - powered device about the size of a pocket watch that sends weak electrical
a battery-powered device about the size of a pocketwatch that sends weak electrical impulses to set a pace so that the heart isable to maintain a regular heartbeat
a battery-powered device that sends signals to the heart to help it beat properly
a battery-powered device which transmits electrical impulses through tiny wires to the heart
a device for internal or external battery-operated cardiac pacing to overcome cardiac arrhythmias or heart block
a device implanted into a patient's chest to send electrical signals to the heart, telling it when to contract (or beat)
a device inserted to maintain the rhythm of the heart
a device placed under your skin that helps correct the slow heart rate
a device, possibly implanted, that helps regulate heart rate and is one of several devices within the Cardiac Rhythm Management device classification
a device that delivers electrical impulses to the heart to keep it beating regularly
a device that involves wires placed into the heart, and it is never done prophylactically
a device that is implanted just below the surface of the skin
a device that produces a low electrical current that stimulates the heart muscle to beat
a device that sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate and rhythm
a implantable electronic device, in a position to the contraction of the cardiac muscle when this does not happen spontaneously in physiological way because of some pathology
a little device implanted in your chest to regulate your heart rate and rhythm
a man-made device that causes the heart to beat when it has trouble beating on its own
a man-made device that controls the heart beats when the heart fails to beat normally
a medical device designed to regulate the beating of the heart
a medical device that helps regulate the heartbeat
a medical device that keeps the heart beating normally, commonly implanted in patients with bradycardia
an artificial device placed inside or outside the body to regulate your heartbeat
an artificial device to electrically assist in pacing the heart so that the heart may pump blood more effectively
an electrical device that can be implanted in the body and connected to the heart
an electrical device that is implanted under a patient's skin
an electric device that is placed under your skin near your chest to help you have a regular heart beat
an electronic device implanted in the chest to regulate slow or abnormal heartbeats in patients, while an arrhythmia is a disorder of the rhythmic beating of the heart
an electronic device that stimulates the heart muscles by delivery small electric shocks to it
an electronic device which is designed to monitor the heart rhythm and stimulate the heart beat in one or more chambers when the heart beat slows
an extremely reliable device that should work properly for many years
an implantable device designed to treat bradycardia
an implantable device that helps regulate slow heartbeats (bradycardia)
an implantable electronic device, which stimulates the heart and restores a normal rate when, for example, an extremely slow heart rate causes symptoms such as fainting
an implanted device that monitors your heartbeat and prevents your heart from beating too slowly
an implanted device that regulates your heartbeat electronically
an implanted medical device that stimulates the heart muscle with precisely timed discharges of electricity, which cause the heart to beat in a manner very similar to the natural heart rhythm
a small device that helps regulate your heart rate
a small device that helps the heart beat at a regular rhythm and rate
a small device that is implanted in the upper chest region for prevention of an abnormally slow heart beat
a small device that sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a regular heart rate
a small electrical device that stays in the body and is connected to the heart with wires that stimulate the heart to contract in a regular way
a small electrical device, which produces electrical impulses, and is inserted under the skin of the chest
a small electronic device implanted into your chest and connected to your heart by wires
a small electronic device that helps your electrical system keep your heart beating at the right pace
a small electronic device that is connected to the heart muscle by electrodes
a small, electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate your heart rhythm
a small electronic device that is put under the skin on your chest
a small electronic device that regulates your heartbeat by sending electrical signals to your heart
a small electronic device that's put inside the body to regulate the heartbeat
a small electronic device, which when implanted in your body, can generate electrical impulses to treat a slow heart rhythm
a small, lightweight electronic device that's placed inside your body
a small mechanical device implanted underneath the skin that monitors this biolectrical process
a small unit that is implanted under the skin and uses batteries to help your heart beat more regularly through the use of small electric stimulation that helps control your heartbeat
a surgically implanted device that helps to regulate your heartbeat
a surgically implanted electronic device that regulates a cardiac arrhythmia
a surgically-implanted electronic device that regulates a slow or erratic heartbeat
a tiny device surgically implanted under the skin that regulates the heart's rhythm by controlling the electrical impulses
a tiny device that sends electrical signals to the heart to restore its regular rhythm
a treatment for dangerously slow heart beats
A small device to help your heart beat normally.
An implantable device placed inside the body to prevent the heart from beating too slowly.
The pacemaker device senses or monitors each heartbeat. When it does not sense a beat at the proper time, it sends an electrical impulse to produce a heartbeat.
Implanted in the chest, an artificial pacemaker is a battery-powered device that monitors, and if necessary, corrects irregular heart rhythms by sending electrical charges to the heart.
An electrical device used to cause heart contractions and control heartbeats.
The SA node, so called because it initiates the electrical impulse that sets the rhythm of cardiac contractions. An artificial pacemaker is an electrical device implanted to pace a cardiac rhythm, used particularly when a patient has symptomatic heart block.
A device which electrically sets the heart's rate when its own electrical system is not functioning normally. An abnormally slow heart rate accompanied by symptoms may require treatment with a pacemaker. ( Read more)
Specialized cells in the wall of the right atrium that set the pace of the heartbeat. 720
The "natural" pacemaker of the heart is called the sinus node. It is a small group of specialized cells in the top of the right atrium of the heart. It produces the electrical impulses that travel down to eventually reach the ventricular muscle, causing the heart to contract. The term "artificial pacemaker" is applied to an electrical device that can substitute for a defective natural pacemaker or conduction pathway. The artificial pacemaker controls the heart's beating by emitting a series of rhythmic electrical discharges.
a device implanted in the upper chest used to correct irregular heart rhythms.
An implantable device that treats bradycardia and restores the natural rhythm of the heart.
When the normal electrical impulse fails to be transmitted to the ventricles a pacemaker is implanted. This involves inserting a small box containing a battery under the skin of the chest, with a fine wire going through the veins to the heart, to deliver the necessary impulses.
the heart's natural pacemaker is the sinoatrial node, a group of special muscle fibers in the right atrial tissues that regulates the heart's rhythm. When the natural pacemaker is defective, making the heartbeat too fast, too slow or irregular, a small, battery-operated device is permanently implanted under the skin. It sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate. There are also temporary external pacemakers.
A small electronic device that is surgically implanted to stimulate the heart muscle to provide a normal heartbeat.
an electronic device that is surgically implanted into the patient's heart and chest to regulate heartbeat.
A cardiac device used to electronically stimulate the heart muscle.
An object or substance that influences the rate at which a certain phenomenon occurs, often used alone to indicate the natural cardiac pacemaker or an artificial cardiac pacemaker.
An electrical device that delivers electrical impulses to produce a heartbeat of desired frequency. Implantable pacemakers are the mainstay of treatment for bradycardia, and are also useful for some tachycardias.
A small electronic device is implanted under the skin and sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate and to prevent slow heart rates
device that sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle in the absence of the natural pacemaker, which makes the heart contract.
A system that sends electrical impulses to the heart in order to set the heart rhythm. The pacemaker can be the normal "natural" pacemaker of the heart or it can be an electronic device. See the entire definition of Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small battery-operated electronic device that is used to help the heart beat regularly. Can be used in the treatment of arrhythmia. (Read about " Arrhythmia")
A small battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular rhythm.
A group of cells, known as the sinoatrial node, that are located in the atrium of the heart and serve to regulate the rate and rhythm of the heart. An artificial cardiac pacemaker is an electrical device used to simulate the natural process by generating electrical impulses.
The "natural " pacemaker of the heart is called the sinus node. The sinus node is a small mass of special cells in the top of the right atrium of the heart. It produces the electrical impulse that goes to the left atrium and travels down to reach the ventricular muscle. These impulses cause the heart to contract or beat. The term "artificial pacemaker" is applied to an electrical device that can be used to replace a defective natural pacemaker or conduction pathway. The artificial pacemaker controls the heart's beating and rhythm by sending out a series of electrical signals.
battery-powered implantable device that electrically stimulates the heart to contract and pump blood throughout the body in cases where the heart's electrical system is dysfunctional
Nerve tissue that controls the heart's rate of contraction and relaxation; also known as the sinoatrial node. An artificial pacemaker is an electrical device implanted surgically to treat abnormally slow heart rhythms ( bradycardias).
a small battery placed under the skin and joined to the heart by pacing wires, which measure the pulse and corrects too fast or too slow rhythms
A surgically implanted electronic device used to stimulate or regulate contractions of the heart muscle.
Electronic device used to control the heart rate. Used after open heart surgery to maintain an effective heart rate for recovery and in emergencies to stimulate the heart to beat.
An electronic device that sends an impulse to the muscle of the heart to initiate a heart beat.
A small electronic device that can be implanted in the chest to help the heart beat regularly. If you have a pacemaker, you cannot have an MRI scan as these scans are magnetic and can interfere with how your pacemaker works.
An electrical device (a small metal case containing a tiny battery, and computer chip) that creates an electrical impulse to stimulate the heart muscle to contract (squeeze) to keep the heart rate from going to slowly, and to steady the heart.
A pacemaker system is a two-part electrical system that includes a pulse generator (pacemaker) and one or two leads, or wires, which deliver impulses to the heart. The leads also carry signals back from the heart. By "reading" these signals, the pulse generator is able to monitor the heart's activity and respond appropriately. A pacemaker helps to pace the heart when the natural rate is too slow (bradycardia) to pump enough blood to the body.
A device that monitors heart rhythm. If it detects an abnormally slow heart rhythm, it delivers an electrical impulse to the heart to allow it to beat at a normal rate.
The "natural" pacemaker of the heart is called the sinoatrial node or sinus node. This small mass of specialized cells in the top of the right atrium or chamber of the heart produces the electrical impulses that cause the heart to beat. The natural pacemaker may be defective, causing the heartbeat to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. There may also be a blockage of the heart's electrical pathways. In this case, an "artificial pacemaker" may be used to help the heart beat regularly. This small, battery-operated device may be permanent (internal) or temporary (external).
The center of electrical activity in the heart that regulates the heartbeat. The term is also used for an artificial device implanted in the heart to provide an adequate heart rate.
A pacemaker is an electronic device used to treat patients who have symptoms caused by abnormally slow heartbeats. A pacemaker is capable of keeping track of the patient's heartbeats. If the patient's heart is beating too slowly, the pacemaker will generate electrical signals similar to the heart's natural signals, causing the heart to beat faster. The purpose of the pacemaker is to maintain heartbeats so that adequate oxygen and nutrients are delivered through the blood to the organs of the body.
A surgically implanted electronic device that helps regulate the heartbeat.
An electrical device that controls the beating of the heart.
an electronic device surgically implanted into the patient's heart and chest to regulate heart beat.
See permanent cardiac pacemaker.
Electrical control of the heart. ARTIFICAL PACEMAKER. An electrical device which can substitute for a natural pacemaker and control the beating of the heart by a series of rhythmical electrical discharges. If the electrodes which deliver the discharges to the heart are placed on the outside of the chest it is called an external pacemaker. If they are placed within the chest wall it is called an internal pacemaker.
is a small device that helps re-establish a normal heart rhythm when the heart beats too slowly. External pacemakers are used temporarily in the hospital. Pacemakers are also implanted when the slow heart rate is considered to be permanent.
A device that produces an electrical impulse that causes the heart to beat.
A device that delivers electrical stimulus to the heart, causing it to contract. The "natural" pacemaker of the heart is the sinus node.
An implantable electronic device that regulates the heartbeat.
An artificial pacemaker can take charge of sending electrical signals to make the heart beat if the heart's natural pacemaker is not working properly or its electrical pathway is blocked.
(1) Devices. The system composed of the pulse generator and the connected lead(s). In common usage, pulse generator is synonymous with pacemaker. (2) Physiology. Any portion of the heart which initiates the electrical impulses that control the heart rate; in the healthy heart, this is the SA node. In pacing, a physiological pacemaker is often called a natural pacemaker.
A device that provides the electrical stimulation to cause the heart muscle to contract. A pacemaker can be either temporary or permanent depending upon the need of the patient and it can function either as the primary stimuli for the heart, or it can be used in a backup mode.
Small electrical devise implanted surgically to correct an abnormal heart rhythm
An electronic device that is implanted in the body to monitor heart rate and rhythm. It gives the heart electrical stimulation when it does not beat normally. An artificial pacemaker runs on batteries and has long, thin wires that connect it to the heart. Also called artificial pacemaker and cardiac pacemaker.