Besides surgery, what kind of device did Kantrowitz pioneer?
Insulin pump
Implantable pacemaker
Blood glucose meter
Artificial kidney
Answer
The implantable pacemaker, pioneered by Kantrowitz, is a medical device used to regulate the heartbeat. It is implanted directly into the chest and uses electrical pulses to ensure the heart maintains a regular and controlled rhythm. Pacemakers are effective in treating various heart conditions, including bradycardia, where the heart rate is abnormally slow.
Heartstrings Unleashed: The Extraordinary Journey of Adrian Kantrowitz
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