- Industria: Medical devices
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Boston Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices used in various interventional medical specialties worldwide.
A thin, hollow tube used to ease insertion of the endocardial lead through the skin into a vein, then to advance the lead into the heart.
Industry:Medical devices
Insertion of a lead or catheter into a vein by means of an introducer. A small needle puncture is made in the vein to gain entry for the lead or catheter.
Industry:Medical devices
A minimally invasive procedure whereby a balloon dilatation catheter is passed through to the blocked area of an artery. Once inflated, the catheter compresses the plaque against the blood vessel wall, re-establishing blood flow. PTCA also can be performed with a stent or atherectomy. Also called angioplasty.
Industry:Medical devices
Inflammation of the pericardium, the membranous sac that surrounds the heart.
Industry:Medical devices
A fibrous sac surrounding the heart and roots of the great blood vessels.
Industry:Medical devices
Vascular disease that affects the blood vessels of the extremities.
Industry:Medical devices
An accumulation or build-up of fatty deposits, calcium, and/or cell debris in an artery that leads to narrowing of the blood vessel.
Industry:Medical devices
One of three kinds of formed elements found in blood that aids in the clotting of the blood.
Industry:Medical devices
A spontaneous, early contraction of heart muscle caused by an electrical impulse outside the normal conduction path. Premature Atrial Contractions (PAC) occurs in the atria. Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) occur in the ventricle.
Industry:Medical devices
Microcomputer-based equipment that is used to communicate with an implanted pulse generator and provide information during testing and follow-up exams. A programmer is also used to adjust a pulse generator so that it senses and treats arrhythmias appropriately.
Industry:Medical devices
