ZOLL LifeVest 4000, Руководство для пациента

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Glossary
Appendix B: Glossary
Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythm.
Asystole
Heart stops beating.
Cardioversion
defibrillation
Restoration of normal heart rhythm by electrical treatment.
ECG electrodes
Electrocardiogram electrodes, used to monitor heart rate.
Electrode
A solid electrical conductor through which an electric current enters and
leaves a body.
Electrode belt
The belt that contains the ECG electrodes, the therapy pads, the
vibration box, connector, and cables.
Electromagnetic
interference (EMI)
Electrical or magnetic interference caused by sources such as motors,
transformers, welding equipment, and speakers, that can interfere with
device performance.
Fibrillation Rapid, uncoordinated contractions of the heart muscle.
Garment The cloth that holds the electrode belt in place against the patient’s skin.
ICD Implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Is implanted in the chest and is
used to treat abnormal heart rhythms.
Joules Units of measurement of shock energy.
MI Myocardial infarction or heart attack. The damaging or death of a region
of heart muscle usually resulting from a blocked blood supply to that
area.
SCA Sudden cardiac arrest.
SCD Sudden cardiac death. Usually follows SCA.
Therapy pads The large electrodes (one pad in front; two pads in back) that deliver
defibrillating energy to treat SCA.
Ventricular
fibrillation (VF)
Rapid, uncoordinated, and ineffective beating of the ventricles (lower
portion) of the heart. Can be fatal if untreated.
Ventricular
tachycardia (VT)
The lower portion of the heart muscle beats at a fast, abnormal rate.
This can lead to VF if untreated.
VT/VF
Ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation. Primary abnormal heart
rhythms responsible for SCA.
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