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defibrillation [dē‚fib·rə′lā·shən] (medicine) Stopping a local quivering of muscle fibers, especially of the heart. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Since T-wave alternans often precedes sudden cardiac arrest, researchers have suggested that it could be used to decide which patients need implanted defibrillators (SN: 9/23/06, p. Tokyo, Japan, Dec 2, 2005 - (JCN) - Nihon Kohden announced on December 1 that it has launched the TEC-7700 and the TEC-2300 series of biphasic defibrillators. wants to take the top spot among makers of external heart attack fighting defibrillators within the next year or two. |
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