devicetherapie
Devicetherapie, or device therapy, refers to the therapeutic use of medical devices to diagnose, treat, or manage medical conditions. It encompasses both implanted devices and non-invasive technologies that deliver electrical, chemical, mechanical, or optical interventions. The aim is to modify disease progression, relieve symptoms, restore function, or improve quality of life. Device therapy is typically integrated into multidisciplinary care and is considered when medications are ineffective, not tolerated, or unsuitable.
Common areas of devicetherapie include cardiac device therapy (pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy), neuromodulation
Clinical use of device therapy depends on condition-specific indications, evidence from clinical trials, and guideline recommendations.
Regulation and safety are central to devicetherapie. Devices undergo regulatory review, post-market surveillance, and ongoing clinical