defibrillator

defibrillator /de·fib·ril·la·tor/ (de-fib″rĭ-la´ter) an electronic apparatus used to counteract atrial or ventricular fibrillation by application of a brief electric shock to the heart.

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automatic external defibrillator  (AED) a portable defibrillator designed to be automated such that it can be used by persons without substantial medical training who are responding to a cardiac emergency.

automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator  see under cardioverter.

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de·fib·ril·la·tor (d-fbr-ltr, -fbr-)

n.

An electrical device used to counteract fibrillation of the heart muscle and restore normal heartbeat by applying a brief electric shock.

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Defibrillator

A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart muscle through the chest wall in order to restore a normal heart rate.

Mentioned in: Stress Test, Sudden Cardiac Death

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defibrillator

[difī′brilā′tər, difib′-]

a device that delivers an electrical shock at a preset voltage to the myocardium. It is used for restoring the normal cardiac rhythm and rate when the heart has stopped beating or is fibrillating. See also implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

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defibrillator [de-fib´rĭ-la″ter]

an apparatus used to produce defibrillation by application of brief electroshock to the heart, directly or through electrodes placed on the chest wall.

automatic external defibrillator (AED) a portable defibrillator designed to be automated such that it can be used by persons without substantial medical training who are responding to a cardiac emergency.

automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)) an implantable device that detects sustained ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation and terminates it by a shock or shocks delivered directly to the myocardium, thus preventing sudden cardiac death. Three different types of electrodes may be used: a superior vena cava spring lead, a transvenous bipolar electrode, and a ventricular patch lead. One third of the patients who have had this device implanted have received spontaneous device countershocks. Other reported side effects are similar to those of pacemakers.

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defibrillator (dēfib´rilā´tur),

n a device for defibrillating the ventricles of the heart.

defibrillator, automatic external (AED),

n a mobile electric device attached to the abdomen or chest that terminates erratic heartbeat by shock, thereby restoring the normal cardiac rhythm.

Automatic external defibrillator.

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defibrillator

an apparatus used to produce defibrillation by application of brief electroshock to the heart, directly or through electrodes placed on the chest wall.

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chemical defibrillator

certain antiarrhythmic drugs are effective as antifibrillation agents and may be used in emergency situations to overcome ventricular fibrillation.

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defibrillator

Cardiology A device used to synchronize erratic electrical signaling through the heart, which prevents efficient ventricular pumping. See Crashcart, Pacemaker syndrome.

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Patient discussion about defibrillator.

Q. Does anyone know if its possible to get breast implants if i have an implanted defibrillator? I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I'm 27 and in great health, I workout 6 days a week and I have no further symptoms.

A. Thanks for your help. In fact I have an appointment with my cardiologist in a couple of weeks and if he says its OOK I will definitely consult it with the plastic surgeon as well. However I always try to do some additional research on my own and get second opinions.
Ince again,
Thanks!