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an electronic device to treat life-threatening heartbeat irregularities. It is surgically implanted.
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What is the CPT code for removal of a single lead implantable defibrillator pulse generator?
33243 Removal of single or dual chamber implantable defibrillator electrode(s); by thoracotomy33244Removal of single or dual chamber implantable defibrillator electrode(s); by transvenous extraction
Where was the implantable pacemaker invented?
It was invented at Cornell University by Wilson Greatbatch.
Who invented the first permanently implantable artificial heart?
Robert Koffler Jarvik
What is the verichip?
VeriChip was the only Food and Drug Administration-approved human-implantable microchip.
What precautions should be taken in prescription of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator should not be used on patients who faint from causes other than a known life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia, to treat slow heart rates, or during an emergency.
Does implantable defibrillator use ac or dc current?
DC, unless you run an extension cord.
What implantable devices can be used as erectile dysfunction treatment?
Implantable penile prostheses are usually considered a last resort for treating erectile dysfunction. They are implanted in the corpora cavernosa to make the penis rigid without the need for blood flow. The semi-rigid type of prosthesis.
How can you get pregnant on the Implantable Contraception?
It is extremely rare to get pregnant on the contraceptive implant. It is one of the most effective methods of reversible contraception.
What is an implantable cardioverter-defribrillator?
A device placed in the body to deliver an electrical shock to the heart in response to a serious abnormal rhythm.
Are there any implantable dog gps systems?
There are microchips that can be implanted under the dogs skin but not working GPS tracking systems.
What are the main components of a implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
Similar in structure to a pacemaker, an ICD has three main components: a generator, leads, and an electrode
What is the CPT code for electronic analysis for sick sinus syndrome of a single chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator with reprogramming in person?
93289
