Pacemaker

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:affects radiation therapy
microwave ovens
strong magnets
MRI scanners
cell phones
metal detectors
electroconvulsive therapy
electromagnetic interference
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
electrocautery
external defibrillation
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:sick_sinus_syndrome
permanent
temporary
programmable
cardiac resynchronization therapy
leadless
dual-chamber
single-chamber
biventricular
atrioventricular block
congenital heart block
post-cardiac surgery arrhythmias
gptkbp:connects heart via leads
gptkbp:contraindicated_with certain MRI machines
gptkbp:deliveredBy electrical impulses
gptkbp:first_implanted 1958
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pacemaker
gptkbp:implanted_in chest
gptkbp:improves quality of life
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Paul_Zoll
gptkb:Rune_Elmqvist
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Medtronic
gptkb:Abbott_Laboratories
gptkb:Boston_Scientific
gptkbp:monitors cardiologist
heart electrical activity
gptkbp:provides gptkb:battery
gptkbp:reduces risk of sudden cardiac death
gptkbp:regulates programmer device
sensing circuitry
gptkbp:requires battery replacement
surgical implantation
regular follow-up
gptkbp:treatment bradycardia
heart block
gptkbp:usedFor regulating heart rhythm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GO生_(GO_LIVE)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6