Medical Devices & Assistive Technology
Cardiac pacemaker
A cardiac pacemaker delivers timed electrical impulses to support the heart's rhythm. Miniaturized electronics, batteries and leads made long-term implanted devices possible.
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A cardiac pacemaker delivers timed electrical impulses to support the heart's rhythm. Miniaturized electronics, batteries and leads made long-term implanted devices possible.
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Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: St_Jude_Medical_pacemaker_with_ruler.jpg
Creator: Steven Fruitsmaak
License: CC BY 3.0
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