Synthesis, characterization and integration of piezoelectric zinc oxide nanowires

An automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD) is a device that is implanted in the chest to constantly monitor and, if necessary, correct episodes of arrhythmia. While the longevity of the average AICD patient has increased to 10 years after implantation, only 5% of implants functioned for s...

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Main Author: Aguilar, Carlos Andres
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/18010