Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (definition)

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ψ	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices

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Definition: Types of artificial pacemakers with implantable leads to be placed at multiple intracardial sites. They are used to treat various cardiac conduction disturbances which interfere with the timing of contraction of the ventricles. They may or may not include defibrillating electrodes (IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS) as well.

See Also Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Other names Pacemakers, Artificial Biventricular; Pacemaker, Artificial Biventricular; Biventricular Pacemaker, Artificial; Artificial Biventricular Pacemakers; Artificial Biventricular Pacemaker; Biventricular Pacemakers, Artificial

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