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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices
Tree Number(s)
E07.305.250.750.500
Unique ID
D058409
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D058409
Scope Note
Types of artificial pacemakers with implantable leads to be placed at multiple intracardial sites. They are used to treat various cardiac conduction disturbances which interfere with the timing of contraction of the ventricles. They may or may not include defibrillating electrodes (IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS) as well.
Entry Term(s)
Biventricular Pacemakers, Artificial
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device
NLM Classification #
WG 26
Previous Indexing
Electrodes, Implanted (2000-2010)
Pacemaker, Artificial (2000-2010)
See Also
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Public MeSH Note
2011
History Note
2011
Date Established
2011/01/01
Date of Entry
2010/06/25
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices Preferred
Biventricular Pacemakers, Artificial Narrower
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