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ICD - An abbreviation for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator. An ICD is a small device placed inside the body that treats abnormally rapid heart rhythms. It can deliver several types of therapies, including cardioversion, defibrillation, and antitachycardia pacing. An ICD is usually implanted in the upper chest or in the abdominal area.
identification (ID) card - Patients who have implantable devices (such as a pacemaker or ICD) and live in the United States will receive an ID card several weeks after surgery. The ID card provides important information about the patient and the devices that were placed inside the body. It is recommended that patients always carry their ID card. In case of an accident or a situation requiring medical care, the card will inform those attending the person that the person has an implanted device. implant surgery for pacemakers - Surgery that involves placing an artificial pacemaker inside the body. Most pacemaker implants are done on an outpatient basis and require only a local anesthetic. Most patients remain awake during the procedure and will feel little pain. Sometimes special conditions require that a pacemaker implant be done with general anesthesia and a brief hospital stay. implantable pulse generator (IPG) - A small device that sends mild levels of electrical pulses for use in spinal cord stimulation. The IPG contains a special battery and electronic circuitry to create these tiny electrical pulses. The IPG is placed under the skin, usually below the collarbone or in the abdomen. The IPG is connected to a special insulated wire called a lead. The lead is placed in the part of the body needing mild electrical pulses. (To add extra length to the lead, an extension may be used.) For Medtronic neurostimulation pain therapy the lead is placed in the spinal column. Medtronic pain therapy controls chronic pain. The IPG may also be called a neurostimulator. (1) For pacing of the heart, the lead is placed either inside the heart or outside the heart. Pacing restores the heartbeat to a more normal rate, thereby relieving the symptoms of bradycardia (slow heart rate). When the IPG is used to pace the heart, the device is often called a pacemaker. (2) For Tremor Control Therapy (also called ActivaĆ Therapy), the lead is placed in the brain. Activa therapy controls tremor that occurs with Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease. For Activa therapy, the IPG may also be called a neurostimulator. (3) For InterStim Therapy for Urinary Control, electrical pulses are delivered through the lead to a sacral nerve to control bladder function. For InterStim Therapy, the IPG may also be called a neurostimulator. incontinence - Inability to control the bladder, which results in leaking. insufficiency - Inability to close and / or remain closed internal mammary artery (IMA) - A vessel inside the chest wall that is commonly used to create conduit an alternative pathway for blood to reach the heart muscle InterStim Therapy - A therapy that uses sacral nerve stimulation. An implanted stimulation system sends mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerve to help reduce bladder control problems. intertrigonal distance - Distance, in millimeters, between mitral valve trigones intracupal hematoma - A blood clot between layers of the heart valve cusps intraoperative blood salvage - The collection and reinfusion of blood shed by the patient during surgery. investigational therapy - A therapy which is being studied in an FDA-approved clinical trial. Since the body of evidence to support its safety and effectiveness is not yet complete, the therapy would only be available to participants in the study. ischemic - Not receiving the needed blood flow. |
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