A cardioverter-defibrillator is a small electronic device designed to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and perform appropriate intervention to terminate them. It consists of intracardiac electrodes and a battery-powered electronic module connected to them.
- In the traditional transvenous form of the device, electrodes are inserted into the heart cavities through the venous system under X-ray guidance. In the extravascular system, the device's electrode is placed under the sternum, closer to the heart - without interfering with the cardiovascular system. As a result, in addition to interrupting a potential arrhythmia with defibrillation, it is also possible to use so-called anti... To gain access to the complete English section of the Medexpress.pl, kindly reach out to us at [email protected].Content locked
