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Pacemaker, Artificial
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Definition
: 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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Examples
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices
Other names
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