- Industria: Medical devices
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Boston Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices used in various interventional medical specialties worldwide.
High blood pressure usually ranging from 140/90 mm Hg to 200/110 mm Hg.
Industry:Medical devices
A disorder of the heart muscle caused by an enlarged heart resulting from the increase in the size of muscle tissue. In some people the disease is transmitted genetically and its cause is unknown.
Industry:Medical devices
The two main arteries coming from the aorta, going into the legs.
Industry:Medical devices
A surgically implanted device that monitors the heartbeat and delivers electrical impulses to correct an abnormally fast rhythm and restore a regular heartbeat. The ICD system usually consists of an implanted pulse generator and one or more leads. The system is adjusted using an external programming device. Also known as an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD).
Industry:Medical devices
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) that includes the functions of a dual-chamber pacemaker.
Industry:Medical devices
A small device implanted in the body that senses the heart's electrical activity and delivers electrical impulses to regulate the heart when its own rhythm is abnormal.
Industry:Medical devices
Placed inside the body. Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICDs), pacemakers and stents are implanted systems.
Industry:Medical devices
A surgical cut or wound produced in order to perform surgery. The incision becomes a scar after surgery..
Industry:Medical devices
An area of deadened tissue resulting from the obstruction of blood circulation that normally nourishes tissue. A myocardial infarction refers to myocardial tissue damage due to interrupted blood flow through a coronary artery. A myocardial infarction is frequently referred to as a heart attack.
Industry:Medical devices
