implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:hospital
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Medtronic_Cardiovascular
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| gptkbp:approves |
gptkb:FDA
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
complications
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| gptkbp:can_be |
wireless
programmable single-chamber dual-chamber |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Mobile_Suit
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| gptkbp:delivers |
electric shocks
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
medical technology companies
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1980s
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| gptkbp:has |
lead wires
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
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| gptkbp:improves |
survival rates
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| gptkbp:is |
not suitable for all patients
regulated by health authorities life-saving device subject to recalls associated with improved quality of life often used in patients with severe coronary artery disease often used in patients with a history of heart attack often used in patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes used in patients with high risk of sudden cardiac arrest often used in patients with ventricular tachycardia often implanted during a minimally invasive procedure often used in patients with a history of unexplained fainting connected to a remote monitoring system implantable device not a pacemaker often used in conjunction with an ICD lead often used in patients with cardiomyopathy often used in patients with heart failure part of heart failure management powered by a lithium battery subject to battery replacement used in conjunction with medications used to prevent sudden cardiac death often used in patients with syncope of unknown origin often used in patients with structural heart disease often used in patients with a history of life-threatening arrhythmias often used in patients with a family history of sudden cardiac death |
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
subcutaneously
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| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
gptkb:hospital
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| gptkbp:is_used_for |
treating arrhythmias
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| gptkbp:monitors |
heart rhythm
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| gptkbp:provides |
anti-tachycardia pacing
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| gptkbp:requires |
gptkb:hospital
regular check-ups |
| gptkbp:used_in |
cardiology
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