Pacer (medical device)

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
implantable device
gptkbp:affects strong electromagnetic fields
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs pacemaker
gptkbp:approvedBy regulatory agencies worldwide
gptkbp:canBe fixed-rate
dual-chamber
single-chamber
biventricular
demand-type
rate-responsive
gptkbp:cause lead displacement
device malfunction
infection (rare)
gptkbp:component electrodes
pulse generator
leads
gptkbp:contraindication certain MRI machines
gptkbp:firstImplanted 1958
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pacer (medical device)
gptkbp:implantedBy cardiologist
gptkbp:improves quality of life
gptkbp:insertedBy minor surgery
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Medtronic
gptkb:Abbott_Laboratories
gptkb:Boston_Scientific
gptkbp:monitors remote monitoring systems
heart electrical activity
gptkbp:provides gptkb:battery
gptkbp:reduces risk of sudden cardiac death
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
heart rate
gptkbp:requires regular follow-up
periodic replacement
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:arrhythmia
bradycardia
gptkbp:usedFor regulating heart rhythm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pacer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7