Cardiac Device Manufacturing Glossary

International standard governing good clinical practice for medical device clinical investigations.

Medical device professional responsible for designing cardiac leads' mechanical, electrical, and biocompatibility charac...

The surgical removal of chronically implanted cardiac device leads using specialized techniques and tools.

A structural failure of a cardiac lead conductor resulting in loss of electrical continuity.

The electrical resistance measured across a pacing or defibrillation lead, indicating lead integrity and tissue contact.

Gradual change in electrical resistance of a pacing lead over time, indicating potential lead integrity issues.

The physiological process following lead implantation where scar tissue forms around the electrode, affecting electrical...

Time period following lead implantation during which electrical parameters stabilize as tissue healing occurs around the...

Infection involving cardiac device leads, typically requiring complete system extraction rather than antibiotics alone.

A specialized pacing lead positioned in the coronary sinus to stimulate the left ventricle for cardiac resynchronization...

Statistical estimate of expected device battery life based on current programming and usage patterns.

Left ventricular ejection fraction, a measurement of the heart's pumping efficiency used in device selection criteria.

A temporary device operating state activated by placing a magnet over an implanted cardiac device to disable certain fun...

Automatic pacemaker algorithm that temporarily changes from atrial-tracking to non-tracking mode during atrial arrhythmi...

ICD algorithm that analyzes the shape of cardiac electrical signals to distinguish ventricular from supraventricular arr...

A stored electrogram pattern used by ICDs to distinguish between different types of cardiac rhythms.

Cardiac devices approved for MRI scanning under specific conditions and parameters.

FDA-approved device labeling that specifies exact conditions under which MRI scanning is safe for patients with cardiac...

A five-letter coding system used to describe pacemaker programming and functionality.

Inappropriate detection of electrical signals by a cardiac device, leading to improper therapy delivery or pacing inhibi...

A collection of symptoms including fatigue, dizziness, and dyspnea caused by loss of atrioventricular synchrony in paced...

The electrical spike visible on an ECG that represents the pacemaker's stimulation pulse.

A lead attachment mechanism using soft tines or fins that lodge in cardiac trabeculations for anchoring.

Unintended stimulation of the phrenic nerve during cardiac pacing, causing hiccups or diaphragmatic contractions.