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Cardiac supplies

Cardiac supplies are tools used for medical procedures relating to the heart.

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Cardiac supplies

Ankle brachial index (ABI)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A noninvasive test that expresses the ratio of blood pressure measurements in ankles to arms to screen for the presence of peripheral vascular disease.

Valve

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Flap-like structures within the heart that open and close to control the flow of blood through and out of the heart.

Ablation (cardiac)

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

The removal, isolation, or destruction of heart muscle cells that cause electrical conduction problems; a procedure to destroy abnormal cells by using radiofrequency (RF) energy and catheters.

Vascular

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

Pertaining to the blood vessels.

Ablation catheter

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A special catheter that allows energy to pass through it. The catheter is used to treat a disease state. Also known as a therapeutic catheter.

Vein

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A blood vessel that carries blood from the body toward the heart.

Accelerometer

Medical devices; Cardiac supplies

A device for measuring acceleration. In pacing, used as a sensor in adaptive-rate pacemakers to measure body motion or movement.

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