Cardiac pacemaker
Cardiac Pacemaker
A Cardiac Pacemaker (pronounced: kahr-dee-ak peys-mey-ker) is a small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms. This device uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate.
Etymology
The term "Cardiac Pacemaker" is derived from the Latin words "cardia" meaning heart, and "pace" meaning to lead or to set the pace. The term "pacemaker" was first used in the medical field in the 19th century to describe a leading part of the body that sets the pace for a physiological function.
Related Terms
- Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.
- Bradycardia: A slower than normal heart rate.
- Tachycardia: A faster than normal heart rate.
- Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
- Atrial Fibrillation: An irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
- Ventricular Fibrillation: A heart rhythm problem that occurs when the heart beats with rapid, erratic electrical impulses.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiac pacemaker
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiac pacemaker
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