[pumping mechanism that duplicates the output, rate, and blood pressure of the natural heart; may replace the function of the entire heart or a portion of it, and may be an intracorporeal, extracorporeal, or paracorporeal heart. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0018829 Relation/PAR: cardiovascular prosthesis
Relation/CHD: heart valve prosthesis
implantable defibrillator
electronic pacemaker
auxiliary heart prosthesis