Cardiac pacemaker

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:affects radiation therapy
magnetic resonance imaging
security systems
strong magnets
defibrillation
cell phones
electromagnetic interference
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
electrocautery
diathermy
gptkbp:can_be_MRI-compatible yes
gptkbp:can_be_programmed externally
gptkbp:canBe external
elderly patients
permanent
temporary
adult patients
pediatric patients
leadless
dual-chamber
single-chamber
biventricular
implantable
gptkbp:canStore diagnostic data
gptkbp:connects heart via leads
gptkbp:first_implanted_in 1958
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cardiac pacemaker
gptkbp:implanted_in chest
gptkbp:improves quality of life
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Rune_Elmqvist
Åke Senning
gptkbp:lifespan 5-15 years
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Medtronic
gptkb:Abbott_Laboratories
gptkb:Boston_Scientific
gptkbp:monitors cardiologist
electrical activity of the heart
gptkbp:promotion heart muscle
gptkbp:provides gptkb:battery
gptkbp:reduces risk of sudden cardiac death
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
heart rate
gptkbp:replacedBy yes
gptkbp:requires medical procedure
regular follow-up
gptkbp:treatment bradycardia
heart block
gptkbp:usedFor treating arrhythmias
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Functional_Electrical_Stimulation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8